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Anger in teenage sons: How parents can help

Is your son showing signs of toxic masculine anger? Parenting psychologist Megan de Beyer, author of How to Raise a Man, offers advice on how parents can help their teenage boys.

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Why parenting is a terrible invention

Launching our Best of The Parents Website series, we republish our review of a book that has shaken up thinking about what it is to be a parent.

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Best of the Web: A gap year around Australia changed our family, and more…

What happens when a family takes time out and hits the road, in praise of teenagers, and a STEM story time video for early learners.

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Best of the Web: Why parents should stop blaming themselves for how their kids turn out, and more…

An empowering new way to think about being a parent, how to tell a great bedtime story, and a self-confessed helicopter parent flies away to give her young adult son some space.

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Love Your Brain and it will love you back

We speak to child behaviour expert Chrissie Davies about her first children's picture book on helping parents talk to kids about the importance of understanding their brains. She gives tips on 'brain care', in this Q&A with Natalie Moutafis.

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How to help your child feel less anxious about starting school

Starting school can be an anxious time for many children - and their parents. Mandie Shean provides some tips and ideas on how to make the transition easier.

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Getting little ones ready for big school, with Maggie Dent

Heading into 'big school' is a daunting process for parents and children alike. Maggie Dent, one of Australia's leading parenting educators gives her advice on how to support the transition.

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How we can cultivate joyful moments

Diane Bourke explores the importance of joy in our lives, and how we can embrace it with our children.

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Explore The Parents Website Webinars

Find out about our webinar series for parents, and catch up on previous webinars.

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