Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement
Four practical tips you can use to help young people resist the ‘for us or against us’ dichotomies and instead, engage in respectful, healthy disagreement.
Parenting
9 Practical Ways to Support Anxious Kids Return to School
These physical and behavioural signs could suggest that your child is anxious about returning to school, and here’s how you can support them.
How to Help Your Anxious Child Transition Back to School
Every child is different. Every situation is different. But by listening and taking it slow you’ll be in a better place to ease their transition.
Pandemic Parenting – It’s OK to Do Less
With so many new expectations on parents through the pandemic, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson says that it’s okay to do less.
Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips
While parents may need to monitor their teens’ usage, social media in this time is proving to be invaluable for their teens’ mental health and wellbeing.
Children’s Entertainer Colin Buchanan Creates Online Kids Church
The free online video series by Colin and Compassion Australia offers short talks featuring messages of encouragement, Bible readings, prayers and music.
How Can Divorced Parents Get on The Same Page During COVID-19?
Dr Justin Coulson shares some tips for how divorced parents can negotiate differences and make shared custody achievable during this difficult time.
A Roadmap for Co-Parents During COVID-19
Co-parenting at the best of times is complicated. Dr Justin Coulson gives some guidance to help co-parents navigate these challenging times.
When Schooling Comes Home
Don’t try to be a Pinterest parent, psychologist Collett Smart advises. Encouragement and tips as home schooling commences in Australia.
What to do When You’ve Made a Mistake With Your Child
It isn’t always quickly fixed, but we can take these steps to mend their broken hearts and broken trust. As we do, we might even find that we mend our own.