Isolation Is Getting Harder for Our Children. Here’s How to Help.
As restrictions have started to ease across the rest of the nation, our Victorian children are struggling more and more to follow the rules still in place.
Parenting
How Do You Talk To Your Teen About Porn?
Just because your child does not mention it, does not mean they have not been exposed. Here’s some tips when starting a conversation.
Raising Children to Love or Fear
When it comes to motivating behaviour, it is undeniable that fear is a strong motivator. But why does it work? And what does it actually do?
Helping Our Children Through Dark, Difficult Days
Talking to your children about challenges you’re facing is a daunting task. It can be so hard to be strong when you probably feel like falling apart.
How to Stop Telling and Yelling, and How to Connect With Your Teen
In this article Dr Justin Coulson explains how you can speak to your teen in a way that they’ll be more likely to listen to you.
Ten Things I Want My Tween Son to Know
Your body is changing, your voice is sounding different, and your brain is struggling to keep up. I’ve been thinking about some things you should know.
The Art of Parenting: Knowing When to Step In, and When to Step Out
Parents who seem to walk the ‘involvement’ line best, seem to do these following five things consistently with their tweens and teens.
Dads & Their Teenage Daughters
A father’s role is critical in helping his daughter navigate the uncertainties of adolescence. Here are 4 insights for dads.
Family Traditions Help Kids Make Sense of Life
“Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.”
Forget ‘Overscheduling’ versus ‘Boredom’ – Self-Direction is the Key to School Holidays.
The long days of school holidays can be challenging for families. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children complain about how ‘bored’ they are.