Parenting

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’.

Parenting can be a rollercoaster, and you may sometimes want to take a breather. Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can rediscover the joy by looking after themselves.

NAPLAN can be an anxious time for some children. Dr Helen Schiele offers tips and advice on reassuring and supporting them.

Parenting is often one of life's most challenging and humbling experiences. Here, bestselling author and Instagram poet Jessica Urlichs shares her approach to both motherhood and writing with Natalie Moutafis.

The case for waiting for social media for teens, how co-regulation is helping our kids, and why laughter is the antidote to parenting.

When teaching our children about consequences, the aim is to set clear boundaries based on family values and expectations. Here, Dr Deborah Trengove shares advice on how parents can use positive discipline in their parenting toolkit.

How a mum’s advice in high school continues to guide as an adult, the four things for a healthy, affordable lunchbox, and the power of guided play in education.