In Part 1, we met Ben — a shy six-year-old who struggled to believe in himself. Here, psychologist Renee Mill shows how his parents helped him build true confidence through “mastery experiences” — and how it changed their family for the better. Turning Understanding into Action When...
Sandy Leen cashes in on her children’s desire for a dog. Dreaming of a Dog Millie looked amazed when I told her that money doesn’t grow on trees.“Of course it doesn’t,” she said. “You get it from the money machine.” It was my turn to be amazed. “And...
As schools and workplaces become more digital, many Australian children are falling behind simply because they don’t have access to a laptop or the internet at home. The Smith Family is calling for urgent action to close the gap and give every child a fair...
Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Why? Asks Amit Arora and Arosha Weerakoon Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven’t had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years. After a public outcry, the council’s fluoridation equipment...
If you spend time around little kids, writes Catherine E. Wood, you may notice one topic seems to be more interesting and hilarious than any other. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Children of all ages love to make comments and jokes about bums and poos (as...
Forget superfoods – the biggest boost for your brain and body could be sitting right at the dinner table. CQUniversity educational neuroscience experts Dr Ragnar Purje and Professor Ken Purnell say family meals are one of the most powerful and overlooked rituals for boosting wellbeing. “Family meals...
As summer heats up, pool safety becomes every parent’s top priority. Brisbane mum Sofia shares her non-negotiable water safety rules, while experts explain how to keep kids safe and pool water healthy all season long. As the weather warms up, backyard pools across Australia and New Zealand...
Monash University gives paramedics a playful helping hand: new kits to calm kids in crisis Why calming children matters in an emergency Children being rushed to the hospital often face more than physical pain – they also experience fear and distress that can complicate treatment. To address...
Kate Gorringe-Smith considers the qualities of the mental images we hold of our own families, and how others remember our children. Parents see daily change, but it’s relatives who hold vivid snapshots. Why memory works this way—and how to treasure your child’s fleeting stages. The Familiar Family...
Carmel Hobbs reports that Australian teens need adults to help them recognise red flags for potentially abusive relationships. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 2.2 million adults have been victims of physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since the age of 15. Almost one in three...
