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How to turn boys into good men, the power of showing up for our children, why the kids are alright, and more...
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How parents can help teachers, encouraging positive body image, when teens abuse their parents, and more...
Big Ted and friends help parents keep young kids safe online
The eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant explains how her office has teamed up with the ABC's Play School to develop new resources for parents of children under 5, including a downloadable Family Tech Agreement.
Five tips to help kids ease back into school
School is about to go back. Are you and your child ready? Here are some suggestions to make the transition easier. By Christine Grove and Kelly-Ann Allen.
Helping people deal with traumatic events
University of Melbourne's Professor Meaghan O'Donnell provides some useful, research-backed advice to support family and friends who have been through life-threatening and distressing events.
Talking with kids about the bushfire emergency
How do we talk with our children about the bushfire emergency? Caroline Ellen offers some useful advice about how to approach this difficult conversation. You'll also find links to other resources.
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Our teens among the world's least active, smart guide to choosing tech gifts for kids, TED-ED's videos for family road trips, and more...
The Woof Factor: How story dogs are helping young readers
They're good listeners, attentive and don't judge. Find out how dogs are helping young students with reading - and much more.
Winning words: Children’s Book of the Year Awards
Speech Pathology Australia has just announced the winners in its annual Children's Book of the Year Awards. Read what the judges said.