By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House
Students across Australia are preparing for end of year exams.
It’s a time of stress for both students and their families, but there are ways to make study more effective and reduce the stress. Read more
By: Amy Van Veen | Focus On The Family
After just one mothers group at a local community centre, new mum Claire* found it too negative an environment to go back.
“I felt like I was back in high school,” she said, adding that everyone seemed to be trying to prove their baby was best, comparing the development of their newborns and sizing up each other’s parenting techniques. Read more
Being a parent in the modern world is tough. Parents can feel guilt about their imperfections and confusion about their role.
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Talking to children about tragedy is a tough topic for most parents. In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, here’s four things to share with kids. Read more
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Know-it-all kids have a way of making life misery for parents. Yet, their most annoying qualities are likely to be their greatest assets. Read more
You CAN understand your teen… and how they think!
Learn what’s going on in your teen’s brain from a neurological perspective, how to understand your teen’s emotions, and the impact of puberty and hormones. Read more
Dads, help is finally here. DadsUNI is a free website dedicated to training and equipping dads.
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Author: Rachel Doherty | Tweens2Teen.
The first sign of a mental health issue in teenagers is often a drop in grades. Here’s what parents can do when it’s time to make a choice.
Most little girls grow up dreaming of being a mum, but probably none dream of becoming a stepmum.
Are parents right to be concerned about the dangers their children face in our increasingly digital world? Psychologist Kirrilie Smout is a reassuring voice for parents.