Child Behaviour & Discipline Advice

Why you have to pick your parenting battles

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KISS parenting: there are only three simple rules

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8 phrases parents least want to hear from their children

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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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What to do if your child won't stop whining

Whining is something that can't be avoided with children, however learning how to deal with it properly is essential to preventing inconsiderate and problem behaviour.

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When you open your mouth and your mother comes out

The longer I'm a parent, the more often I open my mouth and my mother comes out.

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Tired of yelling at the kids? Try this mum's simple hair band trick

Do you think this technique could work for you?

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Why this mum refuses to make her kids share

It's drummed into us from a young age: sharing is caring. But one mum took to social media recently with different ideas. And we have to admit, she has a point.

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Supernanny Jo Frost shares the biggest mistake parents make

Supernanny Jo Frost has helped thousands of parents with her sensible tips, both in person and on her various TV shows, so she's seen a lot of parenting fails.

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Five parenting moments when I wish the ground had swallowed me up

Whether you suffer beetroot red embarrassment across your skin's surface or agonise silently on the inside, as parents we've all had moments when we wish the ground would swallow us up.