Development
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.
Kids with social anxiety are likeable and popular, new study
Children with social anxiety are often well-liked by fellow students, a new study of seven to 13-year-olds has shown.
Kids learn valuable life skills through rough-and-tumble play with their dads
It helps kids cope better with the challenges they'll face in life.
Dandelion or orchid, you can help your child to bloom
If you have a child at the orchid end of the spectrum, and another at the dandelion end, should you parent them differently?
Is my child being too clingy and how can I help?
When children are being clingy, they're communicating their feelings. This is normal and healthy.
Advice
The simple trick I use to keep my kids' playroom tidy
Cleaning my kids' playroom is my Sisyphean task.
When is it okay to tell your child to stop crying?
Children cry. Some of them cry a lot. But is it ever okay to tell them to stop?
Behaviour and Discipline
The three magic words Kristen Bell uses to stop her kids whining
Attention, parental pushovers! If you ever give in to your kids' whining and begging purely to make it stop, you're not alone. You've got Kristen Bell. The actress and mum of two admitted in a recent interview that she is "easily pushed over" when it comes to her kids.
My eight-year-old has violent tantrums and I am scared about the future
When the rage boils up it's like she has been possessed.
My sister's child destroyed my painting - so I gave her the $4,700 bill
"She’s absolutely screaming about it, the whole family is divided."
Puberty
Why I'm considering giving my eight-year-old daughter puberty blockers
I know how mean kids can be.
A scared parent's guide to awkward conversations about internet porn
It's less frightening than you think.
Special Needs
Five-year-old girl's father is 'questioning her diagnoses' of ADHD and ODD
The dad is skeptical and might thwart the therapy process, so what's the mum to do?
How to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need it
It starts with recognising your child needs support. Then, you have to prove they are eligible for it. Finally, you have to find the appropriate support. There's help available along the way.
Gene therapy hope for sisters affected by mystery genetic condition
Mary and Neveah Taouk's parents hope that gene therapy can help their daughters, but they need further funding.
No, I'm not an amazing mum just because my child has a rare, terminal illness
Know that you don't have to say anything. You can't fix this, and neither can I. Please just ask me how I am.
Broken routines, crowds, funny smells: How to help autistic kids through Christmas
Understanding how autistic kids experience the season, can make Christmas more enjoyable for everyone.
Amputee model Jess Quinn slams TikTok for censoring disabled users' videos
"Quite frankly we just want to be treated like everyone else."