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The three words my child's psychologist said that changed everything

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Things we need to teach our daughters about personal safety

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The water bottles in question. Photo: Supplied

In 2020 why are water bottles still sending our kids sexist messages about gender roles?

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When a child feels secure, loved and connected to their main caregivers, this is the foundation of most aspects of a ...

How to parent the sensitive child

Does your child worry about the simplest of things? Does he or she get upset easily? Do they seem to have empathy beyond their young years? Chances are you have a sensitive little soul on your hands.

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Kimberley O'Brien

Positive advice for kids

Kimberley O'Brien tells you how you can help kids rule out the negatives life throws at them and find the positive influences they need to function better each day.

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Justine Davies

How to engage bored kids in play

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The nature of bullying has changed with the rise of technology.

How to bully-proof your child

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How to stop worrying and just be a mum

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Giving children freedom to find their way ...

Freedom for kids in the midst of life's dangers

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Why do so many kids 'see ghosts'? We asked some psychologists

There's plenty of research into children’s understanding of reality vs. the fantastical.

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I tried mindful parenting for a weekend and honestly, it didn't work!

For the sake of my sanity, I've decided to give myself permission to tune out.

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Natalie Portman was right about how we process the anger of girls and women. But it can change.

Natalie Portman is right, girls need permission to show anger

Here's how to reframe how we talk about anger and "big feelings" with children.

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Should children go to funerals?

While the topic of death can be confronting, funerals can help kids comprehend the cycle of life.

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Yazeed Daher as Nassim and Sam Reid as his teacher, Ray, in The Hunting.

How I'm teaching my sons to not talk about women

Excusing bad behaviour with “boys will be boys” is really just saying “I can’t be bothered”.

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Help, my teenager doesn't want to be seen in public with me

Don't be needy for your teen's approval, just tell them you love them and be the best person you can be.

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Why I threw my 11-year-old daughter a period party

The older man stood idly beside our table while his wife fumbled for keys in her oversize purse. He was in his late 60s and seemed thoroughly amused by a table full of women.