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Afghanistan veteran Dave Royles has overcome his war demons and now helps at-risk teenagers like Rocco McManus. Desperate parents from around Australia are paying $6000 for military-style boot camps run by the organisation Veteran Mentors.

Call of duty: Soldier’s Taliban trauma inspires mission to save troubled teens

Dave Royles survived deadly Taliban bombs as a teenage soldier. That inspired his new mission – helping troubled youths fight their own battles through military-style boot camps.

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‘Threats’: Sad reason Aussie kids are sitting on the sidelines

A former teacher has revealed why the number of Aussie kids choosing not to participate in new things is increasing.

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Avoid the app trap: Experts share tips for newborn parenting success

Apps are not the answer to the nightmare newborn phase, a new study has found, as experts share their advice for navigating the highs and lows of becoming a new parent.

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Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun was sacked from Satellite High School for calling a 17-year-old student by their preferred name, rather than their legal name.

‘Don’t Say They’ law led to US teacher’s sacking – could it happen here?

Using a student’s preferred name cost this US teacher her job under controversial anti-transgender laws. Australia’s approach to the rights of teens and parents is very different.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH FRIDAY 25TH JULY 2025 Pictured at the Australian Human Rights Commission's Sydney offices is National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds, who spoke to the Daily Telegraph ahead of its Keep Them Safe campaign.

‘Deep frustration’: Pollies lashed for prioritising votes over kids

The National Children’s Commissioner has slammed political leaders for nearly a decade of inaction on child safety, calling for a more ambitious response to the childcare crisis.

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‘Soiling themselves, skipping school’: Kids addicted to Minecraft

Experts say there are warning signs to look for and ways to stop children developing a dangerous obsession with gaming. Read their tips for parents.

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Author Amy Molloy on her new book, which explores past-life parenting.

‘How my child’s past life helps me parent today’

Author and journalist Amy Molloy believes her son is a reincarnated healer from centuries ago – and shares how that helps her parent him today.

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What every parent needs to know in wake of watching Adolescence

A gripping television series has parents across Australia questioning if we are doing enough to protect teens from harmful messages online. Read the expert advice.

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Wilbur Groth has struggled to return to school since the Covid lockdowns. Picture: Supplied

‘Stressful’: Teen’s anxiety every time he steps into a classroom

Wilbur Groth went from a happy, energetic kid with lots of friends to nervous, anxious and struggling to attend school.

Amy Hetherington and Her Daughter, Ruby, 3. Pictured on March 1st 2025. Picture: Ben Clark

Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’

Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.

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Daily Telegraph. 23, May, 2024.Dany and Cynthia Elachi, with their daughter Aalia, 14, at home, in Bexley, Sydney, today. Aalia is not allowed social media or a phone. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

‘Our daughter’s childhood ended when we gave her a phone’

Aalia begged and begged for a smartphone. Her parents gave in only to watch their child slip away so they decided to take screens out of the equation altogether.

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Dr Hugh Porter with his children Ned and Hallie

‘A week without seeing my kids’: Realities of being a working dad

News Corp Great Australian Parent Survey 2025 results are in – and the country’s parents share the crushing reality of modern childrearing.

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Entrepreneur Verity Tuck with her husband, Mike Fraser, and children Gracie and Monty. Picture: Supplied

‘It felt like I was drowning’: Mum’s secret to carrying her mother ‘load’

Entrepreneur Verity Tuck thought life would be simpler when her daughter started school. She was wrong. Now, she’s created a solution to help her carry her overwhelming mother ‘load’.

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Mum Mia with Facebook insets for web

School boys’ new ‘obsession’ takes dark turn as influencers cash in

A grieving mother says other parents need to take note of the warning signs of a risky new “health” trend that social media is pushing on young boys.

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