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‘This totally sucks!’ Teens, COVID and the Lockdown Lifestyle – tips from Andrew Fuller
Our teenagers have been doing it hard in the pandemic. Leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller offers them some advice and tips on how to get through it.
How to turn your kitchen into a science lab for the kids
Looking for fun, science-based activities for kids at home? Lili-Ann Kriegler suggests four easy experiments they can do in your own science lab – the kitchen.
Sparkling reads: The 2021 Children’s Book of the Year Winners
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, celebrating writers who give our children stories that connect them to their communities.
Watch Dr Jared Cooney Horvath’s webinar: A tour through the teenage brain
Watch the entire webinar from renowned educational neuroscientist and Harvard graduate Dr Jared Cooney Horvath when he took us on a tour through the teenage brain and gave us tips on how to support our teens
Stay calm and carry on: A family survival guide
Parents and kids are facing some struggles in our stay-at-home lives. Peter Hanlon asked the experts for some practical tips and advice to help, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.
How to study and increase your marks, from Andrew Fuller
What's the best way to study effectively? Leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller provides his study tips and advice, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.
The Five Aspects of Emotional Intelligence – Empathy and Social Management
In the final of her series exploring Emotional Intelligence, Brett Borbely considers the role of empathy and social management.
Made to order: How your place in the family matters
How does family birth order shape who you are? In his updated book, leading parenting educator Michael Grose explores the power of birth order. He speaks with Shane Green.
Putting the pieces together: 10 ways jigsaws boost child development
The simple jigsaw helps kids with a long list of important development skills, writes Diane Bourke.