Development
Teens & Cars: What parents need to know, by Maggie Dent
Even if they normally follow the rules, teens can make poor choices when they get behind a steering wheel, says Maggie Dent. Read her tips for helping them become safer drivers.
How to foster your daughter’s confidence in maths
Girls are, on average, less confident when it comes to solving mathematic problems, but parents can help their daughters develop a positve relationship with the subject, says researcher Sarah Buckley.
Andrew Fuller: Four skills that will help your child succeed at school and life
We all want our children to live life to the fullest, wherever it takes them. There are four skills you can nurture that will help them along the way, says Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller.
How to help your child become a reader
Reading aloud to your children can be incredibly rewarding, for both of you. It's also a great way to jumpstart their learning, says Diane Bourke.
Setting yourself up for a great year, from Andrew Fuller
A new school year is an opportunity to set students up for success. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller shares ways to help young people get the most out of the year ahead.
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.
The secret to a great family summer break? Over to you, kids…
When it comes to 'overscheduling' versus 'boredom', popular family and parenting educator Dr Justin Coulson has some ideas to make the summer holiday period enjoyable for the whole family.
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.
‘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.