‘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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Revealed: Top five ways to protect your teen from cyber bullying
As Australians face a generational mental health crisis, experts have weighed in on how we can best protect our young people.
‘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.
‘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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University guide for parents
Griffith University offers essential tools and tips to help guide year 12 parents on the path of success
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.
‘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.
‘Don’t let anybody stop you’: Chopper fleet rookie soars to new heights
From “barely scraping through Year 12” at Yeppoon to rising up as a valued aeromechanic on the state’s rescue helicopters, this 19-year-old apprentice has some sound advice for teens.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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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