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
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”
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?”
Unpacking The Parent-Teacher Tensions in the Education System
By: Kristian Johnson
In his latest Conversations Interview, John Anderson is joined by Professor James Tooley for a fascinating conversation about the role of education in the modern age.
Continue reading “Unpacking The Parent-Teacher Tensions in the Education System”
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!”
Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips
By: Collett Smart
“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. Continue reading “Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips”
Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids
By: Steff Willis, 96five
A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
Continue reading “Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids”
“It’s Time to Put Children First” Says National Children’s Commissioner
By: Katrina Roe
With kids returning to the classroom, there has been a lot of concern among parents and teachers about how schools will function in Term 1. Continue reading ““It’s Time to Put Children First” Says National Children’s Commissioner”