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Christmas can be tricky for kids with separated parents. Here are 5 tips to help them cope
Christmas traditions often focus on being together. Psychologists Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe offer their tips for helping children cope with being apart.
The beach is an amazing place to teach kids about science. Here are 3 things to try this summer
Going to the beach over the break? Deakin researcher Chris Speldewinde shares three ways to spark your child's curiosity about the natural world while you are there.
Stop, look and stay alive
Surf Lifesaving Victoria has released new resources for families about how to keep safe in the water and where to find patrolled beaches.
Best of the Web: TikTok bans beauty filters for kids, the rise of image-based abuse, and more
Why TikTok is banning beauty filters for teens, how image-based abuse is changing childhood, and not saying 'no' to your children
Gen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults
Sometimes, parents and children butt heads when they finish school, but there are ways to keep the relationship positive as they enter adulthood, says West Virginia University Professor Amy Root.
Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress
Waiting for exam results is stressful. Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck offer their tips for how to deal with the uncertainty
‘School is boring’: what it means when your child says they’re bored in class, and how you can help
How do you respond when your child says ‘school is boring’? It’s important to understand why they feel that way, say University of Queensland learning experts Amanda Bourgeois and Annemaree Carroll.
Best of the Web: finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, and more
Finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, Andrew Garfield and Elmo explain grief, improving your child's sleep routines and when to talk to your kids about pornography.
First off, have a plan – 5 ways young people can stay safe at schoolies
‘Schoolies’ are a rite of passage for many young Australians. Western Sydney University Professor of Nursing Alison Hutton offers them her top tips for keeping it safe and stress free.