What to do when your teen is into witchcraft
It can be a bit daunting to discover that your teen is into witchcraft. Visions of pagan dances or even, gulp, human sacrifices spring instantly to mind. Or maybe it’s, …
Books
21 fantastic books for older girls (picks by bestselling author AL Tait)
AL Tait recently shared her top three tips to get girls reading books again. Go check them out because we’re certain something there will spark your own girl to pick …
3 tips to get girls reading books again
We’re thrilled that best-selling author AL Tait has shared her tips to get girls reading books again. AL is the author of seven books for readers aged 10-14 years, including …
5 Australian books for teens that can help them understand their place in the world
It occurred to me that so many of the books we recommend here are not Australian books. They are generally the popular ‘best seller’ books that parents are keen to …
Love, laughter, adventure and fantasy: a reading list for teens
While everyone is very keen to get back to ‘normal’ schooling, reduced classroom attendance can also offer a wonderful opportunity to catch up on some reading. Margot Hillel, Professor of …
16+ very helpful books about raising girls
When I was gathering this list of helpful books about raising girls, it occurred to me that gender is still very much a thing. It’s quite hard to get away …