ATAR surprise? Here’s what to consider
What should you do if your child's ATAR is higher or lower than expected? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and suggestions
3 things parents should teach their kids about AI
AI is now accessible to everyone, including our young people. Kathy Mills and Christian Moro share their tips for parents here.
Talking sex: A conversation guide for parents
Preparing for the respectful relationship chat? Need help with broaching the online aspect? In this extract from her new book, sexuality educator Vanessa Hamilton shares practical tips to empower parents to have these conversations.
Best of the Web: Does birth order shape personality, and more
Is there any truth to birth order stereotypes, 'teen-ternity' leave for parents, and why your kids are better behaved for other people.
Starting School: 10 tips for you and your child
Starting school can create excitement and uncertainty – for both children and parents. Natalie Moutafis asked our experts for tips for a more enjoyable and relaxed transition, before the first day arrives.
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What 70 years of research tells us about children and screens
TV can be educational but social media likely harms mental health write Taren Sanders, Chris Lonsdale, Michael Noetel and Philip D Parker.
Best of the Web: Being a better sporting parent, and more
How we can do better at being sports parents, why attachment parenting is not just for mothers, and the Dad of a Google engineer's top parenting rule.
How parents can build learning strengths, from Andrew Fuller
Looking to encourage and motivate your child to learn? Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can increase children's motivation and passion for learning.
Best of the Web: The inevitability of watching your children grow up, and more
The challenging adjustment of moving from child to tween. Are you overindulging or just spoiling your child? And the new campaign asking parents to talk about child sexual abuse.
Parenting podcasts you should hear
Parenting is a juggle and, at times, a struggle. Here we've updated our list of podcasts for parents to help you, no matter what stage your family is at.
Does your child have reading difficulties? They may also have reading anxiety
There is growing evidence suggesting difficulties with reading and mental health may be related in some children. Here, Genevieve McArthur shares what parents can do.
Student Film Festival 2023: And the winners are…
A challenging yet witty film about the impact of culture clash and racial stereotypes on young Australians from Asian backgrounds has won the Year 12 award in the annual Student Film Festival conducted by Independent Schools Victoria (ISV).