Wellbeing
Best of the Web: Be your teen’s online coach, not their boss, and more
Working with your teen about online use, the morning chaos of leaving the house, and making our streets safe for kids to play.
Taking care of emotions: A guide for parents and their kids
Dealing with our own emotions is difficult, but throw in your child's emotions, and it can become tumultuous. Psychologist Lawrence Cohen shares his tips for taking care of emotions.
Anxiety in kids is rising: How parents can spot it
A recent RCH National Child Health Poll found that half of all Victorian children are experiencing problems with anxiety. Here the RCH shares what parents know, and offers tips to support your children.
Best of the Web: How to make small moments of joy, and more
Creating your moments of joy in difficult times, the best way to encourage empathy in teens, and getting the silent treatment from your preppy.
Best of the Web: When your child won’t go to school, and more
The growing problem of school refusal, the agonies of Mum Guilt, and why parents must model good screen behaviour for their children.
ISV’s Student Poetry Competition: And the winners are…
A record number of entries wowed the judges in ISV's 2022 Student Poetry Competition. Our student poets delivered messages of challenges and joy. Explore the winning entries.
Andrew Fuller: The 6 steps to destress method
Are you a parent enduring anxiety? Is your student feeling the stress of school life? Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller explains a simple way to destress.
Paul Dillon: Teens, parties, gatherings and alcohol
Missed our webinar with renowned drug and alcohol educator Paul Dillon? He shares his advice and tips for holidays and teen socialising.
How to encourage kids to eat breakfast before school
Yes, eating breakfast really is important. So how can parents help kids to eat this meal? Evangeline Mantzioris shares her advice to get kids to school with a full stomach.