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Can self-compassion help teens with depression?
A new study finds that learning to be more supportive and kind to themselves can protect teens who are struggling, writes Karen Bluth.
‘Watch the ball!’: why sideline remarks are less helpful to kids than you think
It’s hard not to shout guidance at kids’ sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child, writes Elise Waghorn.
Can an unhealthy breakfast have a similar effect on your child’s school day as having nothing at all?
New research from educational psychology researchers looked at what impact breakfast has on students' motivation to learn and their academic achievement.
Best of the Web: Why our kids need lighthouses, and more
Maggie Dent on why young people need lighthouses in their life, knowing when to switch schools for your children, and the case for embracing life lessons.
How can parents talk to their kids about distressing news events, and help them feel safe?
Your child might have seen traumatic news coverage on television or social media, or they may have heard about it from friends. Here, psychologists share how parents can discuss such events with their children.
5 ways to get the most out of watching the bumper Bluey episode with your kids
With the extra-long episode of Bluey about to hit screens globally, Divna Haslam shares how to watch it guilt-free.
Best of the Web: Safe sexting education, and more
The case for including safe sexting education at school, how Australian teens read, and helping kids improve their posture when gaming.
Our family is always glued to separate devices. How can we connect again?
Many families want to set ground rules to help them reduce their screen time – and have time to connect with each other, without devices. Elise Waghorn shares how to start.
Awe-inspiring verse: Calling all student poets
Do you have an aspiring young poet in the family? Find out how they can take part in ISV's popular annual Student Poetry Competition.