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My Tiny Human: Techy Toddler
In her latest My Tiny Human parenting blog, Natalie Moutafis wrestles with a digital age issue - children and screen time.
Best of the Web: Happy Kids do Chores, and more…
Why happy kids do chores, worried my daughter is just like me, boys need friendships, and giving VET an image-makeover.
Top Tips for Learner Drivers and their Parents
Teaching your teenager to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience for all involved. We asked the experts at the RACV for their best advice. By Mark O'Brien.
Best of the Web: How Smartphones can Help Learning, the Mysteries of Kids’ Behaviour, the Myth of Teen Anxiety, and Calls to Ban Smacking
Learning using a smartphone, kids' behaviour explained, and the Big Myth about teen anxiety.
How to Raise a Thriving Child
Parents want the best for their children, but are we over-managing their lives? A new book just published in Australia argues that we need to give kids a sense of control. Read this extract from The Thriving Child.
Best of the Web: Male Bias in Picture Books, Teens Turning Off Social Media, and the Dangers of Outcome Love
Why male characters fill kids' picture books, the teens saying 'no' to social media, and why grades shouldn't be linked to rewards.
Community Connections – Lauriston Girls’ School
Year 12 student Annie Liu was inspired by TED talks - so she decided to organise her own. Her speakers covered some of the big issues facing society today.
How to get kids to practise a musical instrument without nagging
When it comes to getting children to practise a musical instrument, nagging won't get you anywhere. Timothy McKenry gives parents practical tips to encourage young musicians.
Best of the Web: Raising Happy Kids in the Digital Age, Why Kids should Talk Back, and Parenting with MND
Why getting kids outside matters more than ever, encouraging conversations between adults and children, and parenting with MND.