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Motherhood & sisterhood, Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Tweens

Why I’m reading this book on raising girls even though I have a son

7 min read

As a self-confessed feminist, the strategies suggested in Raising Girls Who Like Themselves help me to better raise a son, who I hope will become a man who respects women and even champions their rights.

Preschoolers, Primary schoolers

How to talk to kids about sex

6 min read

Here’s how and when to talk to kids and teens about sex, puberty, sex education and sexuality at different stages of their childhood.

Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Teens, Tweens

Raising girls to understand consent

10 min read

A few years ago, a man serving me coffee in my regular cafe said to my young daughter, Violet, “Give us a kiss.”

Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Toddlers

To the parent of the child who hurt mine

4 min read

It may have been an accident or it may have been intentional . . . regardless, the damage has been done.

Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Teens, Tweens

Your child can be a lot of things, but preferably not this

7 min read

Responsible, achievement-oriented and highly principled . . . this is the kind of child most parents dream of, until you discover the downside.

Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Recipes, Tweens

Easy school lunchbox ideas

2 min read

Whether you’re new to packing school lunchboxes or are simply running out of creativity, here are 5 healthy lunchbox ideas for kids.

Mind & body, Preschoolers, Primary schoolers, Teens, Tweens

Creating space for meaningful conversations with children in the digital age

10 min read

“I dunno” is an answer you’re probably familiar with as a parent. Sometimes you can’t get kids to be quiet and other times it’s impossible to get a word from them.