7 surprisingly countercultural parenting tips that work
“It takes a village to raise a child,” so goes the African proverb. But what if that village, including schools, peers, media and the culture at large, goes strongly and blatantly against your principles?
Reading aloud tips and FAQ
There are numerous benefits of reading aloud. Here’s how to create the most treasured hour in the day for you and your kids.
25 best read-aloud books
Read-aloud books for bedtime, to teach about being kind and strong feelings, and even books for older kids. (Plus a free printable!)
3 skills all kids need—and it’s not what you think
Forget reading writing and maths, these are the three skills your child needs to do well in life.
What children of all ages really need
All levels of play help to develop social-emotional competence and teach children how to interact with adults and peers. So when it comes to what children of all ages really need, the answer is: Play.
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.
Download a free screen time plan printable
Help your child find a healthy balance between screen time and green time with this free screen time plan that you can download.
Be careful if you’re doing one of these things with your kids
In 2012, we asked 128 Australian psychologists and counsellors what they considered to be examples of over-parenting.
How to deal with exam stress
Witnessing your child caving in under the stress of exams? Here are 8 ways to help them cope with the mental pressure.
6 ways to help your child cope with rejection
Talking to our children about their emotional pain is just as important as treating their physical pain. Here are six things you can do to help them cope with rejection.
How to identify your child’s strengths and cultivate them
One psychologist has the secret to finding your child’s strengths, unleashing their innate potential and a free printable to encourage their inner genius.
10 things you should never say to your children
Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve said one of these phrases—and we all have—to your kid at one point or another, but here’s why you shouldn’t say them again.