Tag Archive for: parenting tips

7 Tips for Breaking the Parenting Pressure Cooker

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By: Jennifer Chu

Imagine Lisa and Mark, parents of two young children living in Sydney, experiencing the whirlwind of a typical Monday morning. Read more

Is Your Toddler Struggling to Sleep? Expert Tips

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By: Michelle Nortje

My nephew has just entered toddlerhood and he really struggles to fall asleep. Read more

Parenting Hack: Send Your Kids on Secret Missions

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By: Kit Densley

I love the weather in autumn, cooler evenings and a freshness to the mornings but still plenty of sun to be enjoyed. Except for when it’s raining! Read more

Starting School Well: the ABCs of Transitioning to School

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By: Amy Cheng

Starting school for the first time can be scary for both a child and their parents, however, an academic specialising in early childhood education has come up with a simple recipe to make that transition easier.
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High School Exam Support Tips for Parents

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By: Collett Smart

Exam time can be a stressful period for the whole family. I’m thinking ‘first year of High School’ exams, the bigger ‘final years of school’ exams and the ‘end of each year’ exams in general. Read more

Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

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By: Collett Smart

For parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Read more

Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age

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By: Mark McCrindle

In the last two decades technology has advanced at lightning speed, and it can be challenging for all of us – no matter what generation we are a part of – to keep up. Read more

6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

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By: Collett Smart

There is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties and alcohol. Read more

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

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By: Collett Smart

A shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects.
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

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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