Parenting

It’s hard not to shout guidance at kids’ sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child, writes Elise Waghorn.

New research from educational psychology researchers looked at what impact breakfast has on students' motivation to learn and their academic achievement.

Bullying, whether in school, online, or among friends, can deeply affect your child's well-being. Here, Dr Deborah Trengove explores the types of bullying your child might encounter, and equips you with practical strategies to identify and address them.

Maggie Dent on why young people need lighthouses in their life, knowing when to switch schools for your children, and the case for embracing life lessons.

With the extra-long episode of Bluey about to hit screens globally, Divna Haslam shares how to watch it guilt-free.

The case for including safe sexting education at school, how Australian teens read, and helping kids improve their posture when gaming.

Many families want to set ground rules to help them reduce their screen time – and have time to connect with each other, without devices. Elise Waghorn shares how to start.

How we can help children not to fear dogs, eight lessons learnt from raising teens, and Dr Justin Coulson's quick tip for settling 'first dibs' arguments.

Is it reasonable to inspect your child's phone, or does it undermine a sense of privacy? Here, Joanne Orlando shares how to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’.