Why sugar is so much worse for teenage brains
Teens are particularly drawn to rewards, including eating tasty foods high in fat and sugar. The effect of sugar on teenage brains can be significant. The rate of obesity is …
Why staying connected to our teenagers is tricky but important
Parenting teens can feel so daunting. With high rates of youth mental health diagnoses and persistent messages about adolescents’ desire for independence, we are searching for ways to support our …
Being more by doing less
“I’ve got nothing to do, Mum,” my youngest said, approximately 57 seconds after arriving home from a two-night school excursion. “Why don’t you just sit on the front verandah and …
How to navigate school holidays with high school kids
School holidays with high school kids is a very different challenge to when the kids were in primary school. The holiday program arrangements that once enabled parents to juggle work …
10 ways to get boys reading for enjoyment (not just for school)
To close the gender performance gap and enhance the performance of boys, we need to get boys reading for fun. Young people need strong reading skills to learn and demonstrate …
17 projects for older kids that will help them find their passion
The best projects for older kids are all about something they can get into that builds each day. It might be a fitness challenge, learning a language, practising an instrument …