Parenting

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.

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.

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.

When Life Sucks, from Dr Jo Prendergast
Supporting your teen's mental health can come with challenges. In this extract from her new book, parent and psychiatrist Dr Jo Prendergast shares practical tools to help make life a little lighter and support your teen towards a healthy headspace.

Best of the Web: The impact of dad jokes, and more
The way dad jokes teach social skills, what happens when you stop 'sharenting', and the two activities to help raise smarter kids.

Finding balance: Becoming a screen smart family
Supporting young people in the digital age can be overwhelming. To assist families, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation created an online safety hub – DigiTalk – with resources to help navigate the digital world.

How to help your teen be a good person
Instead of just surviving the teenage years, parents have an opportunity to help their teen grow and to strengthen their relationship, writes Eden Pontz.

Best of the Web: How to be a supportive adult in a child’s life, and more
Tips on how to be a child's favourite adult. What is the International Baccalaureate? And are you an 'orchid' or 'dandelion' parent?

What parents can do about sibling conflict
Families with multiple children will likely experience sibling conflict at some point, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. Here she shares what parents can do to help restore calm to the household.