By: Michelle Nortje
Anyone who is about to become a parent, or who has friends or family members who have recently had a child, should be aware of the signs and symptoms of perinatal depression.
Know the Signs of Postnatal Depression
Starting School Well: the ABCs of Transitioning to School
By: Amy Cheng
Starting school for the first time can be scary for both a child and their parents, however, an academic specialising in early childhood education has come up with a simple recipe to make that transition easier.
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How the Ultimate Dad Dads
By: City Bible Forum
A few weeks ago I stumbled across a new Australian podcast from funny-guy Hamish Blake. Continue reading “How the Ultimate Dad Dads”
High School Exam Support Tips for Parents
By: Collett Smart
Exam time can be a stressful period for the whole family. I’m thinking ‘first year of High School’ exams, the bigger ‘final years of school’ exams and the ‘end of each year’ exams in general. Continue reading “High School Exam Support Tips for Parents”
Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead
By: Amy Cheng
Parents are unknowingly hindering their child’s studying when they go into their rooms and ask how their study is going, a new survey has revealed – students also revealed the ways in which parents could be helpful in the lead up to exams. Continue reading “Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead”
Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?
By: Sam Chan
Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Continue reading “Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?”
Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood
By: Annette Spurr
Every mother, if she’s honest, will tell you that motherhood is both their greatest honour and hardest struggle. Continue reading “Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood”
Want Your Kids to Do Well in School? Send Them to Church First!
By: City Bible Forum
For most of this year, my wife and I have been agonising over whether to send our first born, nearly 4-year-old son, to a public or an independent religious school. Continue reading “Want Your Kids to Do Well in School? Send Them to Church First!”
Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs
By: Collett Smart
For parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Continue reading “Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs”
Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age
By: Mark McCrindle
In the last two decades technology has advanced at lightning speed, and it can be challenging for all of us – no matter what generation we are a part of – to keep up. Continue reading “Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age”