Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips
By: Collett Smart
“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. Read more
9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance
By: Collett Smart
Nature is known to provide cognitive benefits and enhance our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, for some tweens, spending too much time on technology, sees them not getting enough exercise or spending enough time outdoors. So how do we help our young people create a healthy screen time balance? Read more
Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People
By: Collett Smart
Weekly news reports of traumatic images and stories of pain and destruction such as; natural disasters (bushfires, floods, volcanoes and earthquakes), the coronavirus, terrorist attacks, threats of war and shootings can cause great concern in children. Read more
Michelle McLaughlin: Finding Hope After Losing a Child
By: Georgia Free
January 6, 2014. Michelle McLaughlin was excited to be on holiday with her husband, children and parents-in-law, on NSW’s Central Coast. Little did Michelle know, an afternoon trip to the beach was about to become the worst day of her life. Read more
Preparing Your Child for “Big School”
By: Brendan Jaensch
There are often two extreme responses when it comes to children starting school for the first time: some excitedly run into school grounds, never looking back, while others cling to mum and dad for dear life. And it’s not just the children who experience a whirl of emotions, either. Some parents are also trying to hold it all together. Read more
The Most Influential People in the World
Think about the most influential men and women who have ever lived; those who have brought the most good into the world. I’m sure that a few names spring to mind. But perhaps they aren’t the most influential people in the world. Perhaps the most influential people in the world were their parents. Read more
Children’s Story ‘Little Pago’ Helps Kids Rethink their Plastic Use
By: Laura Bennett
With the UN Glasgow Climate Change Conference, and sustainability and environmental stewardship continuing to be a hot topic, it’s important these issues are accessible – and not scary – to the kids that are becoming increasingly aware of them. Read more
“Teach Them Early”: An Expert’s Guide to Kids and Money
By: Michael Crooks
Growing up in Gunnedah, NSW, Vanessa Stoykov was taught you had to work hard for your money. Read more
“A Silent Killer” – Families Urged to Get Kids Back to Swimming Lessons
By: Georgia Free
Summer is almost here, and swim teachers are urging parents to find the goggles and caps, and re-enrol their children in swimming lessons. Due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions, many kids have been out of the pool for a long time. Read more