Getting Your Kids Reading – And the Great Things it Does For Them
By: Clare Bruce
If you can get a child to love reading, you’re giving them a gift for life—and fulfilling all kinds of psychological needs at the same time. Read more
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Helping Your Son Become a Man
Darren Lewis is a father of four boys and the founder of “Fathering Adventures”.
Darren discusses how a father can best help his son transition into manhood… in a healthy way. He also shares some of the benefits of celebrating a “rite of passage” ceremony. Read more
When Kids Are Anxious About Going to High School
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
The transition to high school can be a trying time for kids. Most parents find it hard to stand on the sidelines when their child is anxious. This article has ten tips for how you can help. Read more
How to Get Your Kids Ready for Schoolies Week
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Schoolies Week has become a rite of passage in Australia for kids leaving high school. But the stories of alcohol, drugs, fights and crazy stunts worries many parents. Getting the attitude of teenagers right before they go can help to keep them safe. Read more
Teaching Boys to Honour Girls & Women in an Age of Disrespect
By: Clare Bruce | Hope 1032
When the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke it served as a good reminder that our world is struggling with a culture of disrespect and disregard towards women. Read more
Helping Children Grieve for a Loved One
By: Catherine Wilson | Focus On The Family
When the loss of someone precious suddenly becomes part of your family’s story, it can take enormous emotional energy to do even the simplest thing.
For you, if you’re already grieving, this is a tough time to do extra work – the work of learning how to help your children grieve well. But you are wise to take that step – to do the work, to learn. Read more
Easy Tips for Organising the Kids Bathroom
Do your bathroom drawers need a good purge? Are there things hidden under other things that you didn’t even realise were there for who knows how long? Follow these easy steps to a more organised bathroom! Read more
Your New Roles with an Empty Nest
When the kids grow up and move out, some parents don’t know what they’ll do! Read more
The Mummy-Bod Blues: How Social Media Can Drag Pregnant Women Down, and 3 Tips to Prevent It
By: Linda Lou
Social media can be a joyful and positive experience for women sharing their pregnancy or birth of their child with the world—but for 46% of women in a new study, it played a big role in creating negative emotions around their body image. Read more
Practical Advice for Parenting Teens
Your house is not a hotel, but does your teenager know that? Read more