Teenagers
Is your teen a night owl?
Your teen's sleep patterns could shape their brain and behaviours years later. Researchers Rebecca Cooper, Maria Di Biase and Vanessa Cropley write that it's not all bad news.
Best of the Web: Be your teen’s online coach, not their boss, and more
Working with your teen about online use, the morning chaos of leaving the house, and making our streets safe for kids to play.
How to navigate life: A guide for you and your teen
Trying to make decisions in school – and in life – can feel full of pressure and uncertainty. Natalie Moutafis discovers that there is hope with a new book on finding your purpose.
Best of the Web: How to make small moments of joy, and more
Creating your moments of joy in difficult times, the best way to encourage empathy in teens, and getting the silent treatment from your preppy.
New pathways open for senior secondary students
There are big changes to senior secondary education for students following a vocational pathway. ISV's Pam Hargreaves explains.
What your P-plater needs to know about RBTs
Our younger drivers will be out and about with the upcoming summer season. Here drug education expert Paul Dillon shares his tips on what your P-plater needs to know about random breath tests and breathalysers.
How to get your teenager off the couch
Introducing your teen to high-intensity interval training may get them moving and feeling less stressed, write David Lubans and Angus Leahy.
Paul Dillon: Teens, parties, gatherings and alcohol
Missed our webinar with renowned drug and alcohol educator Paul Dillon? He shares his advice and tips for holidays and teen socialising.
Best of the Web: Making our neighbourhoods kid-friendly, and more
How we can make our neighbourhoods kid-friendly once again, talking to teenagers about money, and should you post your kids' lives online?