Queensland journalist and author Madonna King, who delved into the psyche of teenage girls in her popular book ‘Being 14’, is gearing up to release a fascinating new handbook for parents [ … ]
Category: Family
Families having fun in isolation: a collection of tales to brighten your day
*photo credit: Maja Szumylo (http://www.emotionalphotography.com.au) COVID-19 has turned life upside down, and resulted in financial hardship for many families. But, amongst all the tough news, social distancing and difficult adjustments, there’s [ … ]
How to explain COVID-19 to children: a list of resources for parents
How we explain the current coronavirus situation to our children (and how we are heard discussing it within their earshot) will have a big impact on how they process the [ … ]
Suffering end-of-year burnout? Try some of these soothing family remedies
November and December are filled with lots of joyous family events: Christmas preparations, school celebrations and break up parties. But let’s be honest – this time of year is also [ … ]
Tired? New report reveals work-life conflict a very real dilemma for today’s parents
If you’re a time-poor working parent, you will hardly be surprised by the results of a new national survey which has found that 62 percent of working parents find it [ … ]
Podcasts for kids: an alternative to screens these holidays!
If you have a road trip planned these school holidays, or simply want to give your kids a break from their screens, podcasts offer great (educational!) entertainment for young listeners. [ … ]
Respect and courtesy: A healthy relationship with your child’s teacher can help you negotiate tricky moments when they arise
[This is the second story in our three-part series on Parent Engagement] Despite the convenience of digital communication, the benefits of traditional face-to-face contact shouldn’t be underestimated when it comes [ … ]
Parent engagement: Five things you can be doing *right now* to help your child do their best at school
It is now accepted that parents’ attitudes to education – and the expectations they hold for their children – can have a profound impact on how well their children do [ … ]
Supporting your child’s wellbeing
We all want our children to feel happy, confident and connected. But statistics tell us that while the majority of school students feel this way, a sizeable group of young [ … ]
The friendship chair: one family’s tribute to their son
Thanks to the legacy of a little boy, thousands of students have been able to find a friend when they have been feeling alone. Queensland radio announcer, blogger and commentator [ … ]