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The latest research from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) tells us that most Aussie kids (around two-thirds) are using their screens significantly more than expert guidelines suggest is healthy. Continue reading “5 Ways to Set Screen Time Limits With Your Children”
Do you lose your cool with your kids? Do you feel like you’re constantly yelling?
In this week’s podcast episode I share my top 4 tips for keeping our anger in check, staying calm and being kind to our children (even when we think they don’t deserve it). Continue reading “How to Turn Your Anger Around”
By: Michael Ross
“I’m a Christian, but I don’t understand why the church creates so many rules for sex,” 17-year-old Alex says. “Where in the Bible does it say it’s off-limits for singles? And what if I don’t ever want to get married? Does this mean I’ll have to remain celibate?” Continue reading “Communicating to Teens That Sex Is a Sacred Affair”
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought.
Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach children to learn the lessons of life is to hurt them. They use time-out, they withdraw privileges, they ground their kids, and in many cases they even hit them. Continue reading “How to Teach Your Child to Think About Others”
By: Jennie Scott
My life looks nothing like the one I planned.
My life doesn’t look like most of my friends’ lives.
I am different from most of the other mums in my circle.
And different is hard. Continue reading “Encouragement for the Parent Who Just Feels Different”
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
Many experts view pornography as a public health crisis, especially because of the way that it impacts children and young people. According to the UK Office of the Children’s Commissioner, “Basically… porn is everywhere.” Their analysis of research into the impact of pornography on children was conducted in 2013, and confirms several concerning things: Continue reading “7 Strategies for When Your Child Accidentally Finds Pornography”
Dannah Gresh shares the importance of helping your daughter gain body confidence, instead of body consciousness. Continue reading “Developing Body-Confidence in Your Daughter”
One man shares his struggle with alcoholism and parenting a son with Down Syndrome. Continue reading “Shining a Positive Light on Down Syndrome”
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
A 12 year old is just on the cusp of becoming a teenager which means parents have a few more months to make sure the fundamentals are in place to help them transition to adulthood and survive the roller coaster ride ahead. Continue reading “12 fundamentals every 12 year old needs to know”
By: Linda Lou
If you ever have trouble getting your kids to help out at home, you might be surprised by what you read next. Of 180,000 Australians students surveyed by Resilient Youth, 90% actually want to contribute to society. Continue reading “Volunteering Is Good for You – and Surprisingly, Your Kids Want to Do It Too!”