Parenting
Dictionary.comās word of the year: is it even a word?
5 November
Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.comās word of the year isnāt even really a word. Itās the viral term ā6-7ā that kids and teenagers canāt stop repeating and...[Read More]
What to talk to kids about when starting a new job
9 October
Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids donāt always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start.Ā Explain that theyāveĀ already gotten through the hard part. They made it...[Read More]
Helping kids with managing living expenses before becoming independent
2 October
Thereās a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief āĀ and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your childās teenage years or...[Read More]
The importance of a good education for your child
25 September
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children, aiming to lay down a path that leads to a fulfilling and prosperous future. One of the most critical and impactful steps on this journey is ensuring a good education for our children. A...[Read More]
10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children
18 September
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents.Ā Ā This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]
āVillageā support for families key to raising children
10 September
It takes a village to raise a child, but access to one is far from equal. Families often rely on grandparents, neighbours, friends and others to help rear the next generation and make the daunting task of parenthood less stressful. But financially...[Read More]
Social media age checks fuel āconspiracyā privacy fears
3 September
Mounting concerns on the safety and reliability of social media age verification tools have flared as the prime minister met with parents tragically impacted by online platforms. Experts have condemned the findings of a report into age assurance...[Read More]
Cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home
14 August
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.Ā In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home and overcoming the cost of living
10 July
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.Ā In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses through early training
19 June
Thereās a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief āĀ and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your childās teenage years or...[Read More]