Teens & Cars: What parents need to know, by Maggie Dent
Even if they normally follow the rules, teens can make poor choices when they get behind a steering wheel, says Maggie Dent. Read her tips for helping them become safer drivers.
Listening is helping
Children won’t always come to you with their real concerns. The only way to uncover the actual issue is by listening, says author Ross Judd
What can you do if your child is being bullied?
It’s confronting to learn your child is being bullied. It's crucial you work with their school when you do, say experts Deborah Green and Barbara Spears.
Best of the Web: How to talk to kids about disability, and more
How to talk to kids about disability, being a calmer parent, how to break the headlice cycle, and whether it's okay to snoop through your child's phone.
Andrew Fuller: Four skills that will help your child succeed at school and life
We all want our children to live life to the fullest, wherever it takes them. There are four skills you can nurture that will help them along the way, says Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller.
Regular Columns
Do you speak other languages at home? It won’t hold your child back at school
Worried your child isn’t getting enough English exposure outside school? Do not abandon your home language, say Australian Catholic University researchers Valeria Maria Rigobon and Rauno Parrila.
How to foster your daughter’s confidence in maths
Girls are, on average, less confident when it comes to solving mathematic problems, but parents can help their daughters develop a positve relationship with the subject, says researcher Sarah Buckley.
Looking for some good new Aussie books for your kids? Start here…
The Children’s Book Council of Australia have announced their 2025 Book of the Year Notables list. Have any have found a place on your child’s bookshelf?
How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?
Getting a phone doesn't have to be an inevitable part of growing up, says researcher Joanne Orlando, but if you do let your child have one, there are boundaries you can put in place
How to help your child become a reader
Reading aloud to your children can be incredibly rewarding, for both of you. It's also a great way to jumpstart their learning, says Diane Bourke.
How can you help your child make friends?
Kids sometimes worry about making friends at school, but there are ways to help them connect with their peers, say Gretchen Geng and Phillip Slee.