Development
Helping girls regain their confidence and motivation, from Andrew Fuller
How can we help our girls and young women hurt by the pandemic? Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller explores what's happened in their lives – and how they can recover.
Five messages from your tween they want you to hear
Is your child aged between nine and 12 – the 'between’ years? In this extract from her new book, award-winning parenting educator Michelle Mitchell gives parents ideas to help understand their tween.
How parents can motivate boys to learn, from Andrew Fuller
After a disruptive few years, we need our boys to re-engage with their learning, writes clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller.
Finding harmony: Making music together builds resilience in kids
Being part of a choir, band or orchestra helps kids develop more than just musical skills, write William James Baker, Anne-Marie Forbes and Kim McLeod.
Getting kids to talk about their emotions
How can we teach our children about their emotions so they can build resilience? Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe offer four ideas.
The art of thinking big: Inspiring kids to imagine their jobs of the future
A new program is helping primary school kids broaden their career horizons through artwork, writes Shane Green.
Best of the Web: The best inspirational TED Talks for teens, and more
A list of must-see TED Talks for your teenager, how one family negotiated pocket money, and ways to involve young children in solving their arguments.
Take the challenge and become a word conscious parent
You can help your child develop a rich vocabulary, opening up a world of learning and development, writes Diane Bourke. She offers ideas, from choosing the right picture books to word games.
Dr Judith Locke: When one child shines more brightly than the others
What happens when one child excels in some areas more than their siblings? As Dr Judith Locke explains, we can help children to feel good about themselves regardless.