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I had a call from a journalist recently. She asked me, “Have you heard of Panda parenting? It’s kind of different to Tiger Parenting. It’s a bit more like Lawnmower or Snow Plough parenting. But it’s kind of different to helicopter parenting, and closer to free-range parenting.”
By: Jenny Baxter
This Motherhood Life Hack is all about prayer, and praying for the ups and downs in your motherhood life.
It’s an objective fact: one of our children is always going to better than another child at any given activity. One child might be academically sharper.
Continue reading “Navigating Your Children’s Unequal Abilities”
Australia doesn’t have much of a dating culture. Our kids aren’t usually asking someone on a date, going out as a couple, and then dating someone different next week.
Continue reading “What to Say to Your Kids When They’re Going on Their First Date”
By: Jenny Baxter
Who looks forward going to the doctor for your pap smear? Or a mammogram? Yay! Not! Continue reading “Motherhood Life Hack: Look after Yourself”
Research is unequivocal. Dad matters. As long as he is safe towards his family, the more a dad is present and involved in his children’s lives in a positive way, the better the outcomes for everyone.
Continue reading “Dads: How To Stay Connected With Your Kids”
By: Clare Bruce
As the pressure on school leavers to choose uni degrees and career paths ramps up, it’s a good time for the advice of Pastor Charlotte Gambill: “chill out!”
Continue reading “Teens Stressed by Exams and Big Decisions? Try These 8 Tips to Help Them ‘Chill Out’”
Dear Dr Justin,
I have a teenage daughter who has been sending inappropriate photos to boys, and one has been shared around amongst her peer group. We’ve raised her to know that’s wrong, but she still doesn’t seem to get it. What should we do?
Continue reading “What to Do When Your Teen is Caught ‘Sexting’”
By: Jenny Baxter
How to teach your kids self-awareness so they understand themselves better, and know the impact they are having on others.
Today’s parents are working overtime to help pave the way for their kids. The New York Times has dubbed them ‘snowplow’ or ‘lawn mower parents’ – ‘machines chugging ahead, clearing any obstacles in their child’s path to success, so they don’t have to encounter failure, frustration or lost opportunities’. Continue reading “How can I help my child be resilient?”