Grand ideas for better video calls between younger kids and grandparents
Life in lockdown has made video calls a vital tool to stay in touch. How can we improve the connection between grandparents and young grandchildren? Here are some ideas from researchers Christa Lam-Cassettari, Paola Escudero and Virginia Schmied.
Best of the Web: The silver linings in how we’re coping, talking to teens about alcohol, and more
A new national poll shows there are some positives for families during the pandemic, how to discuss drinking with teenagers, and why kids' gaming time isn't wasted.
Learning at home: Our big list of great resources
We've created a list of learning at home resources from around the world for parents and kids, to complement the remote learning provided by schools.
Michael Grose: How to encourage kids to be resilient problem-solvers
If we want our children to grow into resilient adults, we need to stop solving their problems for them. Parenting educator Michael Grose gives his tips to help make kids courageous problem-solvers.
My Tiny Humans: the Lockdown Diaries 2.0 – into quarantine we go
The Tiny Humans household found itself not only in lockdown but quarantined, writes Natalie Moutafis, who shares her perspective on the challenges.
Remote learning 2.0 – how this time, we’re doing better
The return to learning at home has been a big challenge, but as Peter Hanlon writes, the lessons learned are helping teachers and students, and opening up new ways of thinking about education.
Home, not alone: seeing our blind spots
Back to learning at home, Ruairi O'Duil is allowing things to go with the flow – and seeing the benefits.
Best of the Web: Missing the Olympics? Join Australia’s Olympic legends in these free online events, and more
Get your Olympics fix with a free live online series with Australian sports stars, ideas to support teens during lockdown, and Maggie Dent's podcast with tips on working at home with the kids.
My Tiny Humans: the Lockdown Diaries 2.0 – best of friends
Amid all the restrictions on life, Natalie Moutafis is watching a beautiful friendship emerge between her Tiny Humans.