Parenting

What It Means to be An Emotionally Available Parent
This is what being emotionally available really looks like, and how you can build a deeper connection with your kids.

When ‘Are You Okay?’ Only Gets A Shrug.
Getting beyond ‘Fine!’ often starts with asking a different question, listening longer and noticing what has changed.

Have You Chosen A Legal Guardian Yet?
It’s one of those decisions lots of parents put off, but choosing someone to care for your children if you’re not around deserves serious thought.

How To Create Meaningful Family Moments
The moments your family remembers most are probably not going to be the big, sophisticated, expensive plans that take a lot of effort.

4 things boys today need to learn
Discover four essential ways to help boys break free from rigid stereotypes, express emotions and grow with empathy.

The Low-pressure Birthday: What Makes a Kid Feel Celebrated
Kids birthday parties don’t have to be a mammoth production. Here’s 6 simple ways to make sure your kid has a memorable birthday.

How Can I Motivate My Kids to do Chores?
Should kids be paid for doing chores? Child psychologist Susan Woodworth explains how household jobs can teach children about responsibility.

Are my kids financially literate?
Here’s 15 simple ways to test your kids’ money smarts, teach essential financial skills and get them ready to handle money in the real world.

What Parents Need to Understand About AI and Their Children
Kids can use AI to answer almost any question. How do we help them use technology wisely, instead of allowing it to think for them?

Teens in Crisis
Collette Smart outlines the signs for parents to recognise when something deeper is going on with their teenager.
