By: Bec Harris
If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely.
Parenting
How to Help Kids Cope with Perfectionism
By: Abigail Francis
Susan Woodworth, from Walk and Talk Psychology, shares about perfectionism and why it can be both a strength and a struggle.
Teens and Technology…. Where To Start
By: Sabrina Peters
Technology is everywhere, and for most teenagers, it’s practically stitched into the fabric of daily life.
Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself
By: Bec Harris
“You can’t pull from an empty cup,” says Deb Childs, CEO of Helping Minds. She speaks about the unique challenges of the sandwich generation. People caring for both aging parents and their own children.
Raising Sons in the Image of a Loving Father
By: Tony Parrish
I’m a dad. I have three children—all boys. Raising my boys is a responsibility I take seriously. But as I reflect on the ideals I hope to instil in my sons—respect, kindness, gentleness and strength—I am confronted by a pressing challenge.
Tackling School Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
By: Bec Harris
Bullying in schools has changed over the years, but its impact remains serious. Craig Hunter, Principal of Kalamunda Christian School, sheds light on how parents and schools can work together to protect children.
‘Bondi Rescue’s Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll Helping Kids Through Dyslexia
By: Laura Bennett
For more than 30 years, Anthony “Harries” Carroll has been a familiar face on Bondi Beach, saving over 6000 lives as part of the Bondi Rescue team.
Say ‘No’ with Love: How to Guide What Your Kids Watch
By: Richelle Wenham
Have you ever felt that awful pang when you say “no” to your kids? They look up at you with those big, hopeful eyes and ask “Mum, can I watch this?” And suddenly you feel like the villain.
Is Adolescence Leaving Teens Ill-Prepared for Adulthood?
By: Laura Bennett
When we arrive at adult life, it’s assumed we have the skills to handle it: emotional maturity, financial savvy, an understanding of good nutrition and time management, but sometimes we leave adolescence ill-prepared.
Child Development: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
By: Bec Harris
When it comes to child development, one of the biggest misconceptions is that all kids should hit milestones at the same time.