“I needed to hear about Phoebe. I’ve been so focussed on becoming a mother that I’ve forgotten I’m already a daughter, sister and friend.”
More than half of all Australia’s young people have experienced bullying using the web, smartphones or social media – and parents need to be more aware.
Let’s face it though; yelling feels terrible. Most parents also admit it rarely works. And research shows it’s bad for our kids.
Aussie dads say that they’d like to spend more time with their kids. How do we go about achieving a better ‘life balance’? Here’s some practical solutions.
I felt anxious, my identity slipping away. I was a do-er, I wasn’t someone who could sit on the couch, knowing dishes needed to be done.
Study after study points to screen time as a significant predictor of decreased mental health in young people. Parents instinctively know this.
Heading away for a trip, and leaving your children with friends or family? Sounds exciting! But it’s good to be aware there may be long-term outcomes.
The following six ideas are research-backed ways to help you be the best parent you can be, and also bring out the best in your children.
56% of Australians avoid calling people, choosing instead to text or send an instant message of some kind including teens who are an even lower percentage.
Should you step in with other people’s kids? Using the right kind of communication can help you work through these situations.
