Easing the ‘mental load’ during matrescence, with Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent, one of Australia's leading parenting educators, explores what it's like to be a mother today, and shares her tips and strategies to help.
Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm
A new book argues that the first generation to go through puberty connected to their smartphones have had their brains rewired for depression and anxiety, writes Hugh Breakey.
9 things students with disability and their families want teachers to know
Students with disabilities are experts in themselves and their needs. Here, researchers share how listening to students is the key to helping them at school.
Can self-compassion help teens with depression?
A new study finds that learning to be more supportive and kind to themselves can protect teens who are struggling, writes Karen Bluth.
Best of the Web: Little shops of horror, and more
When did the toy shop become so frightening, the case for more women coaches in sport, and what to do if your teen is sexting without consent.
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‘Watch the ball!’: why sideline remarks are less helpful to kids than you think
It’s hard not to shout guidance at kids’ sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child, writes Elise Waghorn.
Can an unhealthy breakfast have a similar effect on your child’s school day as having nothing at all?
New research from educational psychology researchers looked at what impact breakfast has on students' motivation to learn and their academic achievement.
Understanding bullying: How to support your child
Bullying, whether in school, online, or among friends, can deeply affect your child's well-being. Here, Dr Deborah Trengove explores the types of bullying your child might encounter, and equips you with practical strategies to identify and address them.
Best of the Web: Why our kids need lighthouses, and more
Maggie Dent on why young people need lighthouses in their life, knowing when to switch schools for your children, and the case for embracing life lessons.
How can parents talk to their kids about distressing news events, and help them feel safe?
Your child might have seen traumatic news coverage on television or social media, or they may have heard about it from friends. Here, psychologists share how parents can discuss such events with their children.
5 ways to get the most out of watching the bumper Bluey episode with your kids
With the extra-long episode of Bluey about to hit screens globally, Divna Haslam shares how to watch it guilt-free.
Awe-inspiring verse: Calling all student poets
Do you have an aspiring young poet in the family? Find out how they can take part in ISV's popular annual Student Poetry Competition.