Parenting

Is your teen asking for a drink? Should you give them just a sip, the whole can, or none at all? Alexandra Aiken, Amy Peacock, Philip Clare and Wing See Yuen share some tips on minimising harm in the real world.

With families looking forward to the summer holiday break, it can be surprising when your child shows signs of anxiety. Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons shares her strategies for supporting the unpredictability school holidays can bring.

The transition to ‘big school’ is not just about the kids but also their parents, Natalie Moutafis discovered. Here she shares her tips on surviving the first year as a school parent.

The former First Lady on raising a family in the White House, what to tell your kids about Santa, and life lessons for young people from surfing.

The holiday season and Christmas isn't everyone's favourite time of year. Popular family and parenting educator Dr Justin Coulson shares some ideas to make the season enjoyable for the whole family.

Your teen's sleep patterns could shape their brain and behaviours years later. Researchers Rebecca Cooper, Maria Di Biase and Vanessa Cropley write that it's not all bad news.

The advantages of being flexible like a jellyfish, the benefit of ‘risky’ playgrounds, and how mud boosts immune systems.

Working with your teen about online use, the morning chaos of leaving the house, and making our streets safe for kids to play.

Dealing with our own emotions is difficult, but throw in your child's emotions, and it can become tumultuous. Psychologist Lawrence Cohen shares his tips for taking care of emotions.