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.
1 in 4 adults think smacking is necessary to ‘properly raise’ kids. But attitudes are changing
New research shows one in four Australians think physical punishment is necessary to properly raise children. And one in two parents (across all age groups) reported smacking their children.
Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development
Teachers are reporting a perceived lack of social skill development in children and teens. How might excessive screen time affect this development?
7 red flags your teen might be in an abusive relationship – and 6 signs it’s escalating
Teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse that is putting their lives in danger. And they want help from others to spot the early warning signs.
‘That’s getting a bit wild, kids!’ Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them
Play fighting can help children’s development in many ways, from their balance, to their nonverbal skills and cognition.
‘It’s not fair!’ Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here’s how to handle it
Grumbling children and teenagers can be so annoying. But it is important to try and decode their complaints.