Parenting

How parents can build learning strengths, from Andrew Fuller

Looking to encourage and motivate your child to learn? Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can increase children's motivation and passion for learning.

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Best of the Web: The inevitability of watching your children grow up, and more

The challenging adjustment of moving from child to tween. Are you overindulging or just spoiling your child? And the new campaign asking parents to talk about child sexual abuse.

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Parenting podcasts you should hear

Parenting is a juggle and, at times, a struggle. Here we've updated our list of podcasts for parents to help you, no matter what stage your family is at.

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Teen depression: What parents can do to support their teen

Think your teen is depressed? Here, Louise Birrell, Andrew Baillie, Erin Kelly and Maree Teesson share how to get them help and what treatment options may be available.

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How to be the one they come to when things feel big

'Can I talk to you?' It's a phrase parents hope to hear, but how do you let your child know you are there for them? Karen Young, psychologist and creator of Hey Sigmund, shares how parents can show children they can come to them with the big things.

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Best of the Web: ‘Good enough parenting’, and more

What is 'good enough parenting'? The angelic faces of children watching screens, and why our teens are embracing LinkedIn.

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Helping your child during the current situation in the Middle East

Our young people will likely hear about the unfolding situation in the Middle East either through their social media feeds or overhearing adults. Clinical psychologists Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein share tips on how parents can support their children.

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Listening: The heart of connecting

Communication is fundamental to relationships, but listening can be more complicated than it seems. Here, Dr Deborah Trengove shares how parents can be effective listeners.

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Best of the Web: How to respond when your child swears, and more

What to do when your child drops a swear word, why there's nothing to fear about Netflix's Sex Education, and the six things Dutch parents never do.

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