Shane Green

Maggie Dent's tips on helping kids starting secondary school, the latest survey on teens' attitudes to sexual health, and how a dog can enrich family life.

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.

The former First Lady on raising a family in the White House, what to tell your kids about Santa, and life lessons for young people from surfing.

Working with your teen about online use, the morning chaos of leaving the house, and making our streets safe for kids to play.

Creating your moments of joy in difficult times, the best way to encourage empathy in teens, and getting the silent treatment from your preppy.

The growing problem of school refusal, the agonies of Mum Guilt, and why parents must model good screen behaviour for their children.

The hero of a new junior adventure book finds ways to deal with her anxiety as she tries to solve a monster mystery. Author Karen Foxlee tells Shane Green she hopes it inspires kids who might be feeling the same way.

The new Australian Children's Laureate talks with Shane Green about her plans to encourage children to read – and how a dream set her on the path to becoming a writer.

The Internet's Dad helping kids around the world, Maggie Dent on why our own childhoods affect how we parent, and the importance of a good end of the day for kids.