By: Chloe Hart
In today’s world of gentle parenting, many parents feel pressure to avoid saying “no” to their kids.
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Be a Pool Safety Hero – Tips to Save Little Lives This Summer
By: Steff Willis
Not all heroes wear capes! Some wear sunscreen and goggles AND check that their pool is safe.
Parents: 4 Ways to Strengthen Your Family Bonds These Holidays
By: Jessica Buster
For many families the holiday season is filled with a burst of activity.
7 Tips for Breaking the Parenting Pressure Cooker
By: Jennifer Chu
Imagine Lisa and Mark, parents of two young children living in Sydney, experiencing the whirlwind of a typical Monday morning.
The Art of Parenting: Knowing When to Step In, and When to Step Out
Many of our children don’t like to admit this – and if they’re reading this article, they’ll say it’s not true – but until at least the age of 16, our children need us to be actively involved in a good portion of their lives.
Ask Dr Justin — Screens in Bedrooms?
Hi Dr Justin
My partner and I are arguing about whether screens cause problem behaviour in kids or not. I say they do but he says they don’t. Our 9 year-old wants a TV in his room to play video games on. I’m saying no. Am I right? My partner thinks it’s fine and will keep him out of our hair. Am I being too “precious” which is what my partner is saying?
50 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Babies
By: Sabrina Peters
Having a baby is totally AMAZING but let’s be honest for a second. It can be kinda scary, mega hectic and ridiculously lovely all meshed into one. There’s so much the books don’t cover and your friends forget to tell you. Here are some things I learnt on the job!
Channelling the Inner Batman
“If you do what I ask you to, you’ll get a gold star on the reward chart.”
“No treats until you’ve done your job.”
“We’re not going to the park if you won’t do what you’re told!”
To the Parent Without the Right Answers
By: Jennie Scott
Tears streamed down my child’s face, the frustration apparent.
The frustration was clear, but the real issue wasn’t. I couldn’t get to the root of the matter. Was it exhaustion? A misunderstanding? Did something happen at school? What was really going on?
I never figured it out. My questioning and probing did no good with the child sprawled across my bed, so I couldn’t make sense of it.
Which basically summarises being a parent.