What science says about raising happy, healthy children
Science is beginning to back up what we’ve traditionally believed to be the secret to raising happy, healthy children.
How volunteering helps your child
Volunteering teaches us that everyone is valuable, thus developing ethical behaviour.
How parents can teach Creation in a world that believes in evolution
My child’s school has been teaching evolution, causing him to question what we have been teaching him about Creation. Can you suggest anything we can do?
What do I do when my child has sent a nude?
What happens if the unthinkable does happen and your child has sent a nude (parent speak: engaged in sexting)?
Would you invade your child’s privacy to prevent online bullying?
Snooping through your child’s things—be it a written journal or text messages on their phone is a surefire way of breaking the trust. But what if by doing so, you can actually help prevent them from being bullied online? Two mums share their views.
Raising teenagers? 4 common challenges parents face and how to conquer them
Do teenagers really need more sleep? Are they naturally moody? What are facts, what are myths and what is simply a good excuse?
10 simple ways to talk to your children about terrorism
Even if terror events happen overseas and not in our own cities, they can still trigger fear in children who find out about them on TV or through friends. How can we reassure them?
Would you allow your child to get a tattoo?
Is allowing your child to get a tattoo simply a slippery slope to something worse and encouraging them to mutilate their bodies? What if allowing them to have one simply means being able to keep them safe? Two mums share their views.
Rules for dating my son
Unimpressed with an online meme going viral, Magda Hughes decided to write her own.
Volunteer opportunities for kids: How these families are turning the idea on its head
Volunteering may be a good thing to do, but it does take away precious time with our family. What if there was a better way?
3 unexpected ways to deal with an entitled teen
Strategies to engage with teenagers, teaching them there’s a bigger world outside of themselves.
How to raise a boy to be a gentleman
While every child is different, there are some basic foundations we can provide to ensure our sons grow up to be men who make us proud.