Kids playing sports? Here are 5 things you shouldn’t do
As parents navigating the ups and downs of the sporting world, what are some of the opportunities to grasp, priorities to hold onto and dangers to avoid?
5 mistakes parents make when teaching children about money
To help start the conversation about money with your children, here are our tips on the common mistakes parents make.
Developmental milestones checklist
Download our free printable to help you find out where your child should be in their development.
Raising girls to understand consent
A few years ago, a man serving me coffee in my regular cafe said to my young daughter, Violet, “Give us a kiss.”
Your child can be a lot of things, but preferably not this
Responsible, achievement-oriented and highly principled . . . this is the kind of child most parents dream of, until you discover the downside.
Four types of boys and how they respond
Here are the four types of boys I shared about in my book, How to Raise a Man, which is a useful tool in helping mothers understand how to adapt their children’s demands.
Creating space for meaningful conversations with children in the digital age
“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.
Social media use at Christmas time
Psychologist Collett Smart discusses the positives and negatives of using social media, how to reduce social media use and provides five tips to use social media positively at Christmas time. 🎄
Types of friends your child should avoid
Friends and friendships are a major part of your child’s life. 👭But what type of friends are there and what types of friend relationships should my children avoid?
The hidden danger men face—and how you can help
Did you know that suicide rates in men are three times higher than for women, and are a leading cause of death in young men globally?
4 simple ways to manage screen time for kids
What is the recommended screen time for children and can you use technology in a healthy way?
Why your child should have an early bedtime
The benefits of getting your kid to bed early go beyond a brief moment of “you-time” after they’ve gone to sleep. It has the potential to give them a healthy head start too.