Wellbeing

Now is the moment to listen to young people

We need to hear what young people are saying about sexual assault and harassment in schools and act on what they say, writes Anne Hollonds, our National Children's Commissioner.

Opinion

The two most important things you can say to your child

We face a welcome and hopefully permanent societal shift towards more respectful behaviour, writes Philip Grutzner.

Opinion

The best bedtime for young kids, and why it matters

It's not just about getting enough sleep – a consistent early bedtime is also vital for younger kids, writes Yaqoot Fatima.

News

Best of the Web: Urgent action needed on the concussion risks for kids in sport, and more

Why we need urgent action on the concussion risks for kids in sport, lockdown increases child-to-parent violence, and a parent passes on fear of the dark to their son.

News

Supporting positive body image in boys

Body image is just as big of an issue for boys as girls – they just show it differently. In this supporting article for her recent webinar for The Parents Website, Dr Zali Yager discusses what parents can do.

Features

How we can promote positive body image with tweens and teens

Promoting body positivity can be a sensitive topic to tackle when it comes to our tweens and teens. In this supporting article for her recent webinar for The Parents Website, Dr Zali Yager provides some ideas for parents.

Features

Andrew Fuller: How to get through a bad day

As part of our Best of The Parents Website series, we repost Andrew Fuller's handy guide to getting through a bad day – an article more relevant than ever in these often trying times.

Features

‘Thank you for saving my life’: Empowering kids to stymie harm

An online platform where students can anonymously report harmful behaviour is having a profound impact, writes Peter Hanlon. He speaks to Stymie founder Rachel Downie.

Features

Best of the Web: How to help kids make friends, and more

What to do if your child is struggling to make friends, young people taking control of their financial futures, and how love can help your child become a compassionate adult.

News