By: Joni Boyd
Schoolies has been a traditional way to celebrate finishing school for generations. Continue reading “Schoolies: Red Frogs’ 10 Top Tips for Parents”
Schoolies: Red Frogs’ 10 Top Tips for Parents
Kids Not Coping with Change? Help Starts Here
By: Laura Bennett
For school-age children doing the HSC or Year 6 students about to move into high school, this time of year is a significant transitional season. Continue reading “Kids Not Coping with Change? Help Starts Here”
Talk Early, Talk Often: Conversations the Key to Instilling Online Safety in Children
By: Jess Drummond
As the federal government moves towards legislating social media age restrictions for children due to issues around mental and physical health, bullying, and online safety, concerns are surfacing about whether such bans could isolate young people further. Continue reading “Talk Early, Talk Often: Conversations the Key to Instilling Online Safety in Children”
How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing
By: Joni Boyd
The mental health and wellbeing of children and teenagers is something most parents are talking about. Continue reading “How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing”
Caring for Your Teen’s Mental Health in 5 Steps: ‘I CARE’
By: Joni Boyd
Raising teens can often feel overwhelming, particularly when navigating mental health issues. Continue reading “Caring for Your Teen’s Mental Health in 5 Steps: ‘I CARE’”
Screentime: I Know They Have Too Much, But I Feel Stuck!
By: Emily Bemmer
Feeling frustrated about your kids’ level of screentime? Feeling powerless about how to see change? Continue reading “Screentime: I Know They Have Too Much, But I Feel Stuck!”
Child Social Media Ban: “It Won’t Be Easy”
By: Mike Crooks
The Albanese government has pledged to ban children from social media. Continue reading “Child Social Media Ban: “It Won’t Be Easy””
The Missionary Kid Experience
By: The Centre for Effective Serving
Missionary children, or “MKs,” as they are sometimes referred to, grow up in an international, highly intercultural environment. Continue reading “The Missionary Kid Experience”
Raising Grateful, Empathetic, Mindful Teens: It’s Possible!
By: Joni Boyd
“How do I raise my teen to be a grateful, empathetic adult?” Continue reading “Raising Grateful, Empathetic, Mindful Teens: It’s Possible!”
A Father’s Love: My Son has a Criminal Record
By: Ben McEachen
Like every parent, Scott expected the usual things for his three sons and their lives. Continue reading “A Father’s Love: My Son has a Criminal Record”