If they say something critical about their appearance in front of you, avoid saying phrases such as, “don’t be ridiculous, you look beautiful”. This can dismiss their feelings and reinforce the idea that how they look is what matters....
Schools should be supported to develop a whole-school approach to relationships and sexuality education, in which school leadership is engaged and all staff have some capacity to respond to issues relating to consent, respectful relationships and sexual wellbeing....
If you’ve decided to separate from your partner, and you have kids together, it’s normal to worry about the potential impact on them, writes Jaimie Northam, Although some studies have shown a higher risk of mental health problems for children of divorced parents, separation is not...
Online grooming does not always begin with an obviously inappropriate message. New Australian research suggests some approaches can look surprisingly ordinary at first — making it important for children to know what to watch for and what to do if something feels wrong. A recent Adelaide...
When a First Nations child dies unexpectedly, Australia often reaches for the same responses: to blame, seek more inquiries, implement tougher laws and stronger powers to intervene....
Across Australia, parents are facing the school holidays against a backdrop of soaring prices and economic pessimism. The doom and gloom is not without reason....
For busy families, the “best” lunch may not be the one that looks perfect on paper. It may simply be the one that is reasonably nutritious, manageable to pack, fits the school day — and comes home mostly empty....
Reports of shocking abuse and neglect in our early childhood system mean many Australians are questioning whether they can trust childcare centres...
New research shows confident, supported early childhood educators can help children affected by trauma feel safer, regulate emotions and engage in learning....
Spring pollen, changing weather and thunderstorms can trigger asthma flare-ups. If someone in your family has asthma, now is a good time to check medications, update their Asthma Action Plan and make sure everyone knows what to do if symptoms suddenly worsen....
