The Bonsai Student: How over-parenting limits your child’s potential
Shane Green
In her latest book The Bonsai Student, Dr Judith Locke offers strategies for over-involved parents to pull back, and encourage responsible, resilient and ready students.
How we can build optimism in uncertain times
In these challenging days, it's easy to despair. Deborah Trengove explains how we can all embrace optimism, with 'above the line' thinking.
Free webinar on Consent: Strategies for parents to start the conversation at home
In the next of our free The Parents Website Webinars, Elephant Ed will cover the topic of consent and help guide parents on how to start, and continue, the conversation at home.
The two most important things you can say to your child
We face a welcome and hopefully permanent societal shift towards more respectful behaviour, writes Philip Grutzner.
Best of the Web: 10 tiny mindfulness habits to try with your family, and more
Find family peace with bite-sized mindfulness ideas, beating the bullies and changing lives, and what's the right age for kids to be home alone.
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Now is the moment to listen to young people
We need to hear what young people are saying about sexual assault and harassment in schools and act on what they say, writes Anne Hollonds, our National Children's Commissioner.
The best bedtime for young kids, and why it matters
It's not just about getting enough sleep – a consistent early bedtime is also vital for younger kids, writes Yaqoot Fatima.
Best of the Web: Urgent action needed on the concussion risks for kids in sport, and more
Why we need urgent action on the concussion risks for kids in sport, lockdown increases child-to-parent violence, and a parent passes on fear of the dark to their son.
Why is six scared of seven?
The answer to this riddle – along with others – can help develop comprehension in children, writes Diane Bourke. Part of our Best of The Parents Website series.
A simple formula for parenting, from Michael Grose
In a complicated world, keeping parenting simple makes a lot of sense. Leading parenting expert Michael Grose helps with this easy guide to raising kids.
Best of the Web: How to be a calmer parent, and more
Parenting without the conflict and arguing, the 1947 picture book that enriched a family, and how your aggressive driving affects your kids.
Parenting podcasts you should hear
Natalie Moutafis
Are you a parent or carer facing your next parenting challenge? If you haven't yet discovered parenting podcasts, we've created this list as a great starting point. These podcasts are loaded with practical tips and often a much-needed laugh, or cry!