Parenting

Best of the Web: What to do when your child encounters online porn, coping with uncertainty, and the delights of storytime
Expert advice for parents when their child encounters pornography online, strategies to live in our uncertain world, and the joy when little ones discover books.

How to help our kids master disappointment – Maggie Dent
We've all experienced the disappointments of this year – including our kids. Leading parenting educator Maggie Dent has some great advice to help our children build their 'disappointment smarts'.

10 children’s books on the ABCs: Anatomy, Boundaries and Consent
Literacy isn't the only type of ABC for young children to learn – now, more than ever, understanding Anatomy, Boundaries and Consent is increasingly important for children to have the tools and language on these topics.

You’re in my body bubble Mum: A book review
In her efforts to empower and educate her children on personal body safety, Natalie Moutafis reviews the picture book My Body! What I say Goes! aimed at younger children and their grown-ups.

Best of the Web: Savouring your child’s ‘lost lasts’, why teens need to be loved, and more
Susan Carland reflects on the 'lost lasts' of parenting, letting teens know they are loved, and why one dad ditched blokey parenting books for insightful memoirs by mothers.

Virtual Childhoods: Download your free ebook on keeping kids safe online
Our children are online more than ever, with some experiencing almost virtual childhoods. Parenting educator Caroline Ellen has produced a free ebook, available here, to help guard our young people's online safety.

My Tiny Humans: A letter of thanks to our neighbours
More time at home has seen the Tiny Human household develop a stronger bond with their neighbours. Natalie Moutafis shares her letter of thanks.

Home, not alone: Snap back to reality
For our children and for us, reality has appeared to be constantly shifting during the pandemic, writes Ruairi O'Duil. Our challenge is to remember to find purpose and happiness in life as it actually is.

Best of the Web: Males drinking during adolescence linked to riskier drinking later, a heart-warming dad and daughter tweet, and more
A new study finds a link between teen males drinking before the legal age of 18 and later problems, a moving dad and daughter tribute goes viral, and letting students study the way that works for them.