Four words dad can’t say to teen daughter
Jason King doesn’t want to talk about his daughter’s suicide, but he’s dedicating his life to it in an effort to make change.
Can We Talk?
3am ‘curse’ plaguing Aussie mums
All parents worry about their kids’ health. But this mum’s obsession with her baby’s birthmark turned out to be something serious.
Problem with Aussies living at home longer
Young Australians are living with their parents for longer, but staying under the same roof doesn’t mean their relationships are close.
How AFL boss, daughter beat ‘family disease’
A well known Australian sporting identity and his daughter have opened up on their battles with alcoholism, the heavy toll of addiction and fears for the family’s next generation.
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Reason Aussie soap star is headed home
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Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about
It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
Teenagers are navigating a complex world of physical changes, peer pressures and identity formation, and it might be time for parents to change their approach.
Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
The difference between regular anxiety and a disorder
Despite Australia’s reputation for a laid-back culture, the reality of poor mental health is affecting millions, writes Dr Elizabeth Scott.
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