Wellbeing
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.
Best of the Web: 5 things to try to help kids wear masks, and more
Clever ideas to encourage kids to wear masks, a memo to parents struggling with remote learning, and a new virtual travel experience opening windows around the world.
‘This totally sucks!’ Teens, COVID and the Lockdown Lifestyle – tips from Andrew Fuller
Our teenagers have been doing it hard in the pandemic. Leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller offers them some advice and tips on how to get through it.
Best of the Web: Why I let my children swear, and more
A parent tells how allowing kids to swear can improve relationships, what limits you should impose on screen time, and how letting kids roam free helps them become good adult navigators.
Stay calm and carry on: A family survival guide
Parents and kids are facing some struggles in our stay-at-home lives. Peter Hanlon asked the experts for some practical tips and advice to help, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.
What it means to be Man Enough
Our boys and their fathers are fighting a generations-old narrative about expectations of manhood. Natalie Moutafis discovers a new book that allows them to truly believe that they are enough, just as they are.
Best of the Web: The lockdown fatigue of high school students, and more
How the pandemic has affected our senior students, the amazing TED Talk by seven-year-old Molly Wright, and not wanting to play with the kids anymore.
Calling new parents: How are you finding the balancing act?
Researchers from Curtin University want to hear from parents with new children how they balance parenting with the rest of their lives, writes Hugh Riddell.
Best of the Web: Teaching your ‘wanty’ kids about money, and more
Teaching kids about money, why teens should have a say about COVID vaccines, and alarm over apps getting kids' data.