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.
How to avoid shame-based parenting
Are you shaming your child? Many parents are unknowingly shaming their children, and this can result in negative long-term effects.
Pregnant in a pandemic
When COVID-19 arrived in Australia, I was 20 weeks into my third pregnancy, making it one of my biggest challenges yet.
Tips for going vegan—at any stage of life
You can go vegan no matter how old (or young) you are. However, depending on what stage of life you’re at, there are certain things to look out for when on a plant-based diet.
Why your child doesn’t listen—and how to get them to
Evidence suggests pretence can help children take on others’ perspectives and stay on track more.
Parenting a toddler? Simply step back and watch, study recommends
Parents reported significantly lower stress levels, with more confidence and a better understanding of their children’s capabilities.
Mood swings and puberty—and 4 simple ways to cope
This is the time in our daughters’ lives where their hormones start surging, their bodies are changing with the onset of puberty and their relationships with their friends are becoming more important.
How to help your shy child socialise
It’s quite common for some toddlers to be shy or upset when other small children are around. There are lots of reasons why this can happen.
5 tips for parenting teenagers
Raising teenagers is no easy task. So we asked psychologist Collett Smart to explain five teenage parenting tips to help you connect with teenagers.
6 simple ways to raise kids to love reading
Here are some ideas to get your family kickstarted on a brand new lease of life when it comes to reading.
Speech and language development at home
Are you worried that your child may have delayed speech and language development or may not be developing clear speech and language normally?