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ATAR surprise? Here’s what to consider

What should you do if your child's ATAR is higher or lower than expected? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and suggestions

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Talking sex: A conversation guide for parents

Preparing for the respectful relationship chat? Need help with broaching the online aspect? In this extract from her new book, sexuality educator Vanessa Hamilton shares practical tips to empower parents to have these conversations.

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Starting School: 10 tips for you and your child

Starting school can create excitement and uncertainty – for both children and parents. Natalie Moutafis asked our experts for tips for a more enjoyable and relaxed transition, before the first day arrives.

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What 70 years of research tells us about children and screens

TV can be educational but social media likely harms mental health write Taren Sanders, Chris Lonsdale, Michael Noetel and Philip D Parker.

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How parents can build learning strengths, from Andrew Fuller

Looking to encourage and motivate your child to learn? Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can increase children's motivation and passion for learning.

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Does your child have reading difficulties? They may also have reading anxiety

There is growing evidence suggesting difficulties with reading and mental health may be related in some children. Here, Genevieve McArthur shares what parents can do.

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Teen depression: What parents can do to support their teen

Think your teen is depressed? Here, Louise Birrell, Andrew Baillie, Erin Kelly and Maree Teesson share how to get them help and what treatment options may be available.

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How to be the one they come to when things feel big

'Can I talk to you?' It's a phrase parents hope to hear, but how do you let your child know you are there for them? Karen Young, psychologist and creator of Hey Sigmund, shares how parents can show children they can come to them with the big things.

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How do primary students show kindness to others?

How do kids think about kindness? Summer Braun, Michael Warren and Kimberly Schonert-Reichl asked fourth and fifth graders — and the results showed they were particularly attuned to compassion and inclusion.

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