We don't steer our children nearly as much as we might think – but they shape us all the time. Understanding this could make parenting less stressful, explains Melissa Hogenboom.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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We don't steer our children nearly as much as we might think – but they shape us all the time. Understanding this could make parenting less stressful, explains Melissa Hogenboom.
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The first sign of a controlling relationship can be hard for teenagers to identify, but there are some behaviours to watch out for.
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Many families look for different activities to do over the summer holidays, but Lloyd Godson and his 11-year-old son Oliver have gone a step beyond most.
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Using a fidget spinner could fulfill our children's need to move and feel, but they could also make our children more fidgety.
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The safer children feel, the more they can show their true selves — warts and all — experts say. And that’s good for their development.
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I asked a child psychologist if I should be worried about the extent of their make-believe worlds
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My daughter said What Remains of Edith Finch would be an emotionally intense family tale. She was right in all the wrong ways
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Close-contact, physical play helps boys and girls learn to manage emotions, builds confidence and enhances problem-solving skills.
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If you’re looking for a video game for your next family game night, these are the games we recommend for all ages and skill levels.
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By Jane Mavoa The Digital Futures Commission recently launched its Playful by Design: Free Play in a Digital World report. Alongside insights from children, the report provides case studies of popular online spaces and assesses the degree to which these sites may facilitate ‘free play’. The report highlights where opportunities for free play may occur
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Easily accessible online pornography is no substitute for open and honest sex education. Such was the consensus among psychologists and educators this past week after brutally honest and heartbreaking comments from singer Billie Eilish about exposure to porn at a young age.
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Over a third of patients stuck on waiting list after referrals double in a year
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Ultimately, screens are a part of modern life – children need to learn how to navigate them.
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Is a science kit, some Lego, or building blocks best for fostering kids’ STEM skills and creativity? Fear not – it’s not what’s in the box, but what happens after you open it, that’s most important.
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Here are some ideas for dealing with existing toys, as well as the upcoming influx of new ones.
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Kids were already drifting away from traditional sports before the pandemic, with ramifications for the entire sports industry. The trend has accelerated in the pandemic.
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At first, Joann Fouquette's son, Ezra, was hitting all the milestones. It's what every new mom hopes for: a happy, healthy baby.
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Experts weigh in on how to have a healthy conversation about weight these holidays.
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Less than half of all adults in Australia with disability are employed, making high school graduation a tough time for parents like Melissa Boyd and her son Jake.
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The recorded incidence of autism has increased 787% in 20 years. For many parents, getting help for an autistic child alerted them to their own traits
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Parenting means internal competition between three evolved responses: the threat, drive and soothing system. The threat light is on often, but it can be dampened by tapping into the soothing system.
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In an uncertain world, young people are grappling with the question: to have children or not?
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Daniel Ricciardo, among the world’s most popular racing drivers, is about to use his fame to help struggling students stay at school and seek success.
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Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish has spoken about an addiction to watching pornography, starting at age 11, and how it gave her nightmares and messed her up when she started dating.