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Parenting

Surviving teen party season – and why parents shouldn’t panic

From secret code words to emergency apps – here’s how parents can protect their teens without becoming the party police.

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EXCLUSIVESocial

‘Biggest step ever’: How Aussie laws could protect kids everywhere

Australia’s new social media laws are being hailed globally at the UN with experts predicting a world-changing impact for children across the globe.

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OpinionTechnology & Digital Safety

Kids will get around ban? Well, duh. Here’s why it still matters

Would the same nay-sayers scoffing at our social media age limit think there is no need to have an age limit for consuming alcohol, asks the editor.

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ExclusiveSecondary

‘We’re not prejudiced – we already call non-binary teacher Mx Sanders’

The Catholic school at the centre of a national test case over the rights of a non-binary teacher is already inclusive, college insiders say.

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Mental Health

Matildas star: How my teammate helped me beat an eating disorder

Matildas veteran Katrina Gorry has bravely spoken out about one of the darkest times in her life, in the hope it will help others battling with a serious eating disorder.

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Schools Hub

‘Deeply concerned’: Special ed teacher slams $5bn disability scheme

A special education teacher has hit out at the lack of regulation around a $5bn-a-year disability funding scheme for schools. Read this powerful letter to the education minister.

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PollParenting

Australia’s cousin crisis: Sad trend undermining modern families

Aussie children today have fewer cousins than ever before, in a huge demographic shift that experts say has serious implications for society as families become smaller and older.

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Parenting

I’m a lawyer. This is what parents need to do when their kids are bullied

Bullying is rife and parents should know their legal rights – this senior lawyer says “nothing lights a fire” under schools faster than getting a respected law firm involved.

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Mental Health

Do ADHD drugs work? A major Aussie study has a shock conclusion

A comprehensive 13-year study of 4000 Australian children taking ADHD medication has reached a conclusion that stunned the researchers. Find out why.

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Technology & Digital Safety

Snapchat’s first-of-its-kind move as social media age limit looms

While experts brand it the most dangerous social platform, Snapchat has turned to Australian teenagers themselves to help solve its safety crisis.

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Technology & Digital Safety

AI for dating advice? Experts call for urgent controls on new tech

Young people fear AI’s power but still turn to it for relationship advice, research shows. Experts say five big changes are essential to control the rapidly developing technology.

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Education

Teachers’ pay doesn’t add up – new data exposes financial burnout

Teachers and other essential frontline workers are being smashed by the cost-of-living crisis, as an alarming new survey reveals how many are struggling with their mental health.

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Parenting

How to talk to your tween about sex – before social media does

Parents are waiting too long for ‘the talk’ while their tweens piece together dangerous myths about sex and relationships from social media and friends.

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Parenting

How you should talk to kids about Izak Rankine’s ‘other f-word’ slur

Two experts offer advice on how parents can handle kids’ questions on Crows player Izak Rankine’s looming ban – and how to explain why the homophobic slur is so hurtful.

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