In the whirlwind of modern society, parenting has become something like a pressure cooker. Here are some tips to dial down the heat.
7 Tips for Breaking the Parenting Pressure Cooker
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Is Your Toddler Struggling to Sleep? Expert Tips
Here are a few helpful ways to understand sleep time with your toddler to make sure the whole family is getting enough rest.
Starting School Well: the ABCs of Transitioning to School
For some children, starting school is a step closer to becoming a ‘grown up’. This academic says it’s important to help them transition well.
High School Exam Support Tips for Parents
Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart shares tips for parents guiding their teenagers through the tricky exam season.
Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs
Vaping is on every school principal’s mind right now. Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart and drug-and-alcohol educator Paul Dillon share their advice.
Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age
Our children need digital skills to thrive in today’s world – but how do we also develop in them the life skills that can only grow away from the screen?
6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties
How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents
A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens.
Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips
Somehow it’s socially acceptable for adults to belittle teens – which only divides us. How can we change the stereotype, and connect with our teens better?
9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance
Instead of banning screens, we need to help our tweens find a healthy balance for their gaming and video-streaming time, writes Collett Smart.