Back to school: How to set your child up for a positive year
It’s a new year, and after two years of disrupted learning, anxieties are running high as kids head back to the classroom. But here are some ways to help smooth…
Is your teen self-harming? Warning signs and how to help
As a parent, it can be extremely distressing to find your teenager is deliberately inflicting injury on themselves. Here’s what you can do to help.
School shoes: Start your child’s year on the right foot
Kids are wearing their school shoes for up to eight hours a day, running around with friends in the schoolyard, so it’s important to have the right fit.
Teenage drivers: How to help your P-plater drive safely
Your teenager finally has their licence and Mum’s taxi is no longer required. It can be a worrying time for parents, but resilience training can help them learn safe driving…
How to talk to your teenager about sexting
Worried your teen might be tempted to send risque photos over the internet? Here’s what you need them to know about the dangers of sexting.
Trying to fall pregnant? What you need to know about IVF
Starting a family doesn’t come easily for everyone, with one in six Australian couples needing assistance. IVF could be an option, so what are the chances of success?
How to make Schoolies a fun and safe experience
If your child is heading off for a week of fun and frivolity at Schoolies, here’s how to help prepare them.
Underage drinking: How teens can easily buy booze
A boom in online delivery services has made underage drinking easier for teens. So how can parents talk to kids about alcohol risks?
Dyslexia: How to help kids with reading difficulty
If your child is struggling to read it’s possible they may have dyslexia. While it might sound daunting, there are strategies parents and educators can use to help kids to…
Why is your teen vaping? What every parent should know
Whether it is curiosity, clever marketing, or just wanting to fit in, vaping is on the rise among young people – but how dangerous is it?