Parenting

How to support children with ADHD, from Andrew Fuller
Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller explores practical ways to support our neurodiverse children and young people to reach their potential.

Best of the Web: The best musical instrument for your child, and more
Which musical instrument is best for your child, do sick days equal screen time, and a fierce new season of a podcast.

4 signs of parental burnout, and what you can do about it
Feeling exhausted, fed-up and disconnected can result in parental burnout, writes Alan Ralph. He shares four positive ideas parents can implement for their own wellbeing.

How to manage your child’s self-criticism
Comparison can drive us to improve but as Amber Sowden writes, it can also lead to self-criticism. Here she offers helpful advice on how to respond to a child in the habit of negative comparison.

How to talk to kids about the cost-of-living crunch
Discussing financial realities with the children in your family? Rachael Sharman shares ways to do so without freaking them out.

Best of the Web: The unpredictability of bush kinder, and more
How bush kinder teaches children to be organised and prepared, an experiment in free-to-air TV, and the inappropriate games kids play.

Best of the Web: Expecting too much of grandparents, and more
How to navigate the grandparent relationship, why parents should stop trying to meet the expectations of others, and the many benefits of being a nurturing dad.

When your first-born child is your self-appointed 2IC, from Dr Judith Locke
Do you have a bossy first-born, who sees themselves as your deputy in the family? Dr Judith Locke explains why the role of constant helper isn't always great for your child.

How to be a best and fairest sports parent, from Nathan Burke
Are you too focused on your child winning at sport? In this extract from his new book, AFLW coach and football great Nathan Burke explains how you can take a better approach. Plus find out how to get a discount on the book.