peer pressure
We all know that peer pressure at high school can spell trouble but what can parents do about it? Find out all the information you need to protect your child from peer pressure.
I think my child is the bully - what should I do?
One afternoon, while working in a university professor’s lab (studying the impact of cyber-bullying) Judy received a phone...more
Why you should get to know their friend's parents
When Lachie asked his mum if he could play at Will’s house on Saturday, Lachie’s mum felt her stress levels rise. She didn’t know...more
Bullies made this transgender girl's life hell - now she's thriving
It took this 14 year old a long time to work out it’s okay to be a misfit – and a new anti-bullying video shares why. more
Little girls and the curse of the toxic friendship
Every little girl want to have a best friend she can call her own – but what do you do when your daughter’s BFF is a...more
My youngest daughter started Kindergarten this year. Within one week of starting school, a girl in her class started telling her...more
How to prevent bullying and what to do if it happens
The latest statistics show an increased incidence of bullying in our schools which is horrifying. It scares me enough to consider...more
What to do about cruel school friends
Six year-old Ella stumbled into the house after school, sobbing at full volume. Ella was heartbroken after another unhappy day involving...more
Beating the bullies: Should parents take matters into their own hands?
Another night, another hysterical nightmare. Annabel was getting desperate. more
Differences between teasing and bullying
Many experts argue that there are important differences between teasing and bullying. Theoretically those experts are absolutely...more
Dr Justin: Teaching your child resilience
The school years present children with countless challenges, setbacks, failures, and general difficulties. Resilient children withstand...more
Australian schools are proactive about preventing bullying – or are supposed to be! more
BFFs: When you don't like your child's friends
Kids need friends. Making buddies is part of childhood development. But during their younger years, it’s highly possible they will...more
