Wellbeing
The best of The Parents Website 2022
From how to help teens beat the procrastination trap to a brave parenting experiment in banning TV, we've selected our 'best of' articles from the past year.
Dr Justin Coulson’s 7 ways to take back Christmas
The holiday season and Christmas isn't everyone's favourite time of year. Popular family and parenting educator Dr Justin Coulson shares some ideas to make the season enjoyable for the whole family.
Is your teen a night owl?
Your teen's sleep patterns could shape their brain and behaviours years later. Researchers Rebecca Cooper, Maria Di Biase and Vanessa Cropley write that it's not all bad news.
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.