ATAR surprise? Here’s what to consider
Helen Green
What should you do if your child's ATAR is higher or lower than expected? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and suggestions
Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress
Waiting for exam results is stressful. Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck offer their tips for how to deal with the uncertainty
How your teen can use the summer break for career exploration
Are you noticing that your teenager is starting to show interest in various career paths? Expert in careers, Helen Green, shares ideas on how they can pursue opportunities during the summer holiday.
Gen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults
Sometimes, parents and children butt heads when they finish school, but there are ways to keep the relationship positive as they enter adulthood, says West Virginia University Professor Amy Root.
The real weight of parenting
Keeping kids to the school routine and driving them to sports and parties can be exhausting, says Michelle Mitchell, but parents carry an even heavier weight.
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‘School is boring’: what it means when your child says they’re bored in class, and how you can help
How do you respond when your child says ‘school is boring’? It’s important to understand why they feel that way, say University of Queensland learning experts Amanda Bourgeois and Annemaree Carroll.
Best of the Web: finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, and more
Finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, Andrew Garfield and Elmo explain grief, improving your child's sleep routines and when to talk to your kids about pornography.
First off, have a plan – 5 ways young people can stay safe at schoolies
‘Schoolies’ are a rite of passage for many young Australians. Western Sydney University Professor of Nursing Alison Hutton offers them her top tips for keeping it safe and stress free.
Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?
It’s normal for a child to cheat, but it can pose problems when the stakes get higher, says Professor Penny Van Bergen. Read her tips on how to discourage kids from cheating.
Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school?
Research shows that repeating school is usually not a good idea, says Dr Sarah Jefferson, so what can you do if your child is struggling?
Building coping mechanisms in children and teens
We want our children to be more than simply resilient to today's mental health challenges, says Dr Michael Nagel. They need to learn how to adapt.