In the whirlwind of modern society, parenting has become something like a pressure cooker. Here are some tips to dial down the heat.
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Here are a few helpful ways to understand sleep time with your toddler to make sure the whole family is getting enough rest.
So far with secret missions I have convinced my kids to put dishes away, clean up someone else’s mess, be polite, and be quiet…
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.
Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart shares tips for parents guiding their teenagers through the tricky exam season.
Vaping is on every school principal’s mind right now. Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart and drug-and-alcohol educator Paul Dillon share their advice.
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?
How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens.
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?