
Best of the Web: Screen Time has Little Impact on Teens, and more
What's the real impact of screen time on teens, teaching kids critical thinking, and anti-bullying programs that harm.

When School Days are Lonely Days
Is your child lonely at school? A team of university experts is examining how to help. By Associate Professor Terry Bowles, University of Melbourne, Associate Professor Janet Scull, Monash University and Daniela Russo, University of Melbourne

Talking about Respect
A new resource for parents, carers and educators aims to instil and nurture respect in our children. Eileen Berry explains.

Best of the Web: Mental Health Concerns over VCE, and more
The impact of VCE pressure on mental health, treating parents for a child's anxiety, and teaching kids to cross the road safely.

Why our Girls are Under So Much Pressure – and How We Can Help
Clinical psychologist Dr Lisa Damour says there is a great deal parents can do to help their daughters navigate life's rough waters. We talk to the New York Times best selling author about her new book.

Best of the Web: the School Readiness, and more
The sweet spot for starting school, letg kids deal with pain, and parents as the new bullies.

How to build healthy motivation in your child
New work from researchers at Harvard University looks at how we can help children develop the right kind of motivation, writes Grace Tatter.

Cyberbullying: How to Help your Child
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant tells parents how they can spot the signs their child is being cyberbullied - and what they can do about it.

Shining a Light on Energy Poverty
Beaconhills College students are using solar power to make a profound difference to children and families in developing countries. Read about their work in the latest Community Connections post, looking at the great community work of Independent school students and staff.