How we can prevent our kids from burning out
Reflecting upon my childhood, I vividly recall the women around me. I saw busy women, productive women, bustling women, juggling women and often, stressed out and exhausted women. My mum …
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How to reconnect with your teen (even if it’s been a while)
Remember when your kids clung to you like a shipwreck survivor to a life raft? (We were the raft in this situation, just to be clear.) Then, one day, unexpectedly, …
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 …
We need to talk to boys about misogyny
It is vital that we talk to boys about misogyny so they feel involved in the solution. A key reason is that misogyny is damaging to boys, too. Government research …
How to help your teen be a good friend
Friendships and connections are the strong scaffold of a happy (and healthy!) life. However, being a good friend isn’t always easy – it’s a skill that our teens need to …
10 important ways to make your kid’s day
Go on, make your kid’s day! No question about it, our kids are our #1 priority on any given day. But do they know that for certain. Like, 100 per …