Parenting
Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child
As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.
Wackadoo! It’s true, Bluey is loved by grown ups without kids too
For parents - and even adults without kids - Bluey has become iconic in households across the globe, write Liam Burke, Djoymi Baker, Jessica Balanzategui and Joanna McIntyre.
My Tiny Humans: Running out of Wednesdays
Wednesday is the special day Natalie Moutafis spends with her Tiny Humans. With the eldest about to start school, the weekly get-together is about to change.
Best of the Web: How parents can make a difference to teenage drinking, and more
The big influence parents have when it comes to teen drinking, the tremendous young trio behind the COVID data app, and Instagram for kids project put on hold.
The Attitude of Gratitude
In challenging times, feeling grateful for what we have in our lives can help. Natalie Moutafis looks at how we can encourage our children to practice gratitude.
Best of the Web: 6 ways to help with parental burnout, and more
Strategies for parents to cope with burnout, the benefits of connecting emotionally with your kids, and why video games should be used in the classroom.
Virtual Vacations: Our guide to taking an overseas family holiday at home
We're back home again for the school holidays. But don't let that cramp your family travel plans – you can bring the world to your lounge room with a virtual vacation. We've provided ideas to help get you to the departure gate.
Best of the Web: Why kids behave worse for you than their teacher, and more
Five ideas to help you and your kids with lockdown life and remote learning, little voices delivering big hope, and Round the Twist set for the stage.
5 micro-habits to be a better parent, from Michael Grose
When it comes to parenting, it's the little things that count, writes leading parenting educator Michael Grose.