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How to parent the sensitive child
Does your child worry about the simplest of things? Does he or she get upset easily? Do they seem to have empathy beyond their young years? Chances are you have a sensitive little soul on your hands.
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Positive advice for kids
Kimberley O'Brien tells you how you can help kids rule out the negatives life throws at them and find the positive influences they need to function better each day.
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Three year olds should be given household chores, experts say
It's good for them!
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Why can't I find clothes for my 11-year-old daughter?
It's almost impossible to find clothes suitable for her age.
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Baby proofing for toddlers
Now your baby’s on the move, it’s time to ensure your home is a safe environment for a curious little explorer.
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10 genius parent hacks
These time saving tips will free you up to enjoy every moment with your little ones
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How volunteer work can make your child a better person
We know that volunteering can have benefits for the economy and society as a whole, but what benefit can it have for children?
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Parents, land that helicopter - hovering isn't helping your kids
We still struggle with how much freedom to give our children. What is hindering us?
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What happened when I took my teenager to a gender clinic
To say I was surprised is an understatement.
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The heartbreaking reality of parenting an anxious child
I feel useless because I can't fix it for him.
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Does Australia need 'free range parenting' laws?
Like most children of the 80s, I would jump on my bike after breakfast and disappear until dinner time, and I walked to school from the age of six. However this sort of childhood has been replaced with kids who stay indoors, are driven to school and supervised almost every moment of the day.
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Please don't teach pre-schoolers about guns
I get that guns might be part of the lives of rural kids, but it should be the responsibility of their parents to teach them age-appropriate gun safety
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Why my children won't be getting eggs from the Easter Bunny
I'm starting a new Easter tradition this year, and it involves zero chocolate.
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