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Should you be checking your kid’s phone? How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’
Is it reasonable to occasionally inspect a 13- or 14-year-old’s device, or does this undermine a new sense of privacy at this stage?
Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel like
Our new study shows you may be able to walk, run, lift or dance away depression. And the more intense your exercise program, the better.
Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?
Australia has among the highest antidepressant prescribing rates in the world.
5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying
Bullying is not going away. The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.
A TikTok ‘expert’ says you have post-traumatic stress disorder − but do you? A trauma psychiatrist explains what PTSD really is and how to seek help
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.
Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgement
The good news is most teenagers don’t use illicit drugs, and the majority of those who do only do so occasionally and don’t come to serious harm.
The shame and pleasure of masturbation: Poor Things gets girls’ early sexual feelings right
Poor Things accurately depicts girls’ early sexual feelings and shows us some more positive ways of understanding girlhood sexual desire.
Help, I’ve just discovered my teen has watched porn! What should I do?
Chances are, your teenager has already seen online porn. How should you respond if you find out they are watching it? What conversations should you be having with young children to prepare them?
What is ‘parent training’ for families of children with ADHD?
Raising children with behavioural, developmental or learning difficulties can also make parenting more challenging. So how can parent training help?
Worried about school refusal? How to use the holidays to help your child
From keeping up routines, to making contact with new teachers, there are many things families can do to lay the groundwork for a more positive school year ahead.