Development
I'm astounded by adults who refuse to acknowledge my trans son's gender
If you're wondering what pronouns to use for someone, please just ask.
This is what it's really like to have your child as an in-patient in a psychiatric ward
I never expected to set foot in a psychiatric ward in my lifetime.
How to build resilience in teens, from a former school principal
As many of our teens approach exams at the conclusion of the most risky and obstacle laden year of their lives, their ability to call on some functional and practical resilience strategies might just be key to them performing at their best.
Mum's hilarious TikTok videos reveal what living with a teen is actually like
Amy Sloan reenacts how her children behave when asked to do the simplest tasks.
Why I want my children to learn from my own regrets
Maybe they'll be more open to opportunity and more courageous from my advice.
OPINION: The way this dad responded to his daughter's period is not praiseworthy
People are singing his praises, like he's the master of menstruation. Um, no.
Advice
'Moments of parenting joy': 10 reasons to love having teens
I wasn't looking forward to having teenagers but, now I'm here, I've changed my mind.
An open letter to my child's bully: This is what I want you to know
"While you were laughing with your mates, I was on suicide watch."
Behaviour and Discipline
My three-year-old was having an epic tantrum – and then this happened
"Are you okay?", the stranger asked, with a reassuring smile. "Need a hand?"
'I don't want to frighten kids': Mum tries to use shop assistant's 'scary appearance' to discipline her son
She referred to her as the 'scary woman'.
Mum concerned by her teenager's 'erotic' fanfiction: 'What should I do?'
She discovered a racy draft for a story on her child's iPad.
Puberty
'I wish she knew her worth': The alarming struggle of 10-year-old girls
'One moment they will stand up in class in front of their peers and give their opinion, and then the next week they won't.'
'We all love a good compliment': Deb Knight hits back at claims parents should not call girls 'pretty'
Deb Knight has hit back at suggestions parents should stop complimenting daughters on their looks in order to help them grow into confident young women.
Special Needs
Special needs mum shares powerful message about inclusion: 'I'm raising him to leave me'
Jillian Benfield knows how overwhelming it can be to have a child with a disability.
'I lost a lot of years thinking I was broken': Mum-of-three opens up about life with ADHD
Kate Page was diagnosed with ADHD at 19.
What it's like parenting when you have ADHD: 'It felt like my head was going to explode'
"I was always wondering, am I intelligent? Am I normal? It really took a toll on my self-esteem."
People don't know how to react': Mum's picture book aims to help kids understand disability
Grace Kavanagh has been shocked by some people's reactions to her son, James, who is confined to a wheelchair.
'This is me!': Blind girl won't let go of diversity doll, even to sleep
A doll with a white cane has helped a little girl gain confidence and take on new challenges.
My brother with autism lives in his own galaxy, and I'm lucky to experience it
"Any struggle that comes with living and loving a person with autism absolutely pales in comparison to the lessons, the soul-searching, the lightning flashes of clarity, the pain, and the joy that brings you a bit closer to understanding what life is about."