The new normal: Michael Grose’s tips for families navigating this next stage
Some kids are finding the return to the classroom challenging, while for older kids, it's an opportunity for change. Parenting expert Michael Grose talks with Peter Hanlon about how families can navigate this next stage.
Home, not alone: Hope for the future
We are emerging from under the covers into a world that has evolved into something new, writes Ruairi ODuil. But will we embrace different lives?
Best of the Web – getting kids to sign a first phone ‘user agreement’, and more…
Why a mobile phone 'user agreement' for kids will help them be responsible digital citizens, why 'parenting' should be on your resume, how reading science fiction strengthens resiliency in young people, and more.
Why it’s okay to feel out of control – and why things will get better
We're used to exerting control in our lives, but all that has changed, writes Tim Klein. It's important to acknowledge what's happening.
Our super list of great ideas for kids at home
Play the new Science Island game, learn how to juggle, plus fun activities from The Gruffalo books – all new on our updated list of ideas for kids of all ages, curated from around the world.
Andrew Fuller: Ideas for moving from stressed to strong
We've been through a lot, and there's more to come. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some inspiring ideas to help us cope in these trying times.
Best books for kids to help them understand the coronavirus
A new wave of books has been published online to help children understand the coronavirus and protect themselves. Shih-Wen Sue Chen, Kristine Moruzi and Paul Venzo from Deakin University give their top picks.
Home, not alone: Cocooning has been hardest on the Tweenies
In Ruairi O'Duil's household, isolation has been hardest on his Tween. Will our Tweens be the Covid Kids, a generation that needs special care?
The Class of 2020: How we can support returning Year 12s
Many Year 12 students have developed amazing skills over the past few months, but they need particular support now they have returned to school-based learning. Peter Hanlon gets advice from the experts on what we can do to help.