Child Behaviour & Discipline Advice

The compelling case for being an 'intentionally lazy' parent

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"I'm not like a regular Mom, I'm a cool Mom". Amy Poehler played the role of Regina George's mother and best friend in ...

The risk of being your child's best friend

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Giving in to your kids isn't doing them any favours

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Students in public schools twice as likely to be bullied as private school pupils

Here are the reasons why up to 14 per cent of parents continue to choose private education over public schools across the country.

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When your child threatens to run away from home

While this case of Bondi run-away Michelle Levy ended happily, it has highlighted an issue that many parents find themselves facing: how do you respond when your child threatens to run away from home?

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When your child won't listen

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Changing spoilt behaviour: Reward your child with shared activities rather than material gifts.

Dealing with a spoilt child

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Naughty girls ... how to handle nasty tempers.

Kimberley O'Brien

Dealing with angry children

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Time-out techniques

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Is it ever okay to let your children run wild in a public place?

The lift had only partly opened when I heard the screams. They were coming from two boys who were wrestling in the corridor and one was soon blocking the entrance to the office where I was heading.

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Does perfecting the art of lying make a child smarter or does being smart lend itself to lying?

Kids who lie are smarter but it's not all good news

A good number of today's parents are more concerned with achievement than character.

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What to do if you catch your child shoplifting

Younger children don't understand they're committing a crime.

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Are ‘mean girl mums' raising bullies?

What would Regina George and her posse become almost 14 years later?

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Latest online teen 'challenge' has fatal consequences

Officials issue warnings about 'Tide Pod challenge'.

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Kelly Clarkson says she was smacked as a child.

Kelly Clarkson says she's 'not above' smacking her children

American singer Kelly Clarkson has sparked debate over whether it is okay to smack your child after admitting she is "not above spanking" her two children.