Why the tween years are a golden opportunity to get set for the teen years
The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your child’s voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority …
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The parenting switch: If what you’re doing isn’t working, try a different parenting style
A parenting switch might be just the thing you need in your life right now. Every parent knows the sinking feeling of defeat when you suddenly realise that whatever it …
8 different ways to get into uni (if you don’t get the ATAR you need)
If you’re in the middle of your HSC (or equivalent) and you’re already searching for ‘different ways to get into uni not ATAR’, I get ya! We’re in the weeds …
It’s raining, but at least it’s not raining bullets
“I used to love the rain, but now I hate it so much. Why won’t it stop raining?!” my youngest moans. “At least it’s not raining bullets,” I answer. Perhaps …
Why teens make such bad decisions (and how to help them make better ones)
From getting beyond drunk at a friend’s party, to some seriously questionable outfit choices, teenagers often do things that seem outlandishly stupid. But we now know why they make such …
Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint
When my kids were little, I used to be eager to get to the ‘next phase’. Next stop rolling, walking, talking, solids, potty, preschool, letters, school, sight words, reading… On …