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Is children's sport becoming too expensive for Australian families?
Australians spend nearly A$11 billion a year on sport and physical activity participation fees, according to the Australian Sports Commission.
Why all this talk about 'gaming addiction' is not helping families
Any addiction is a really complex issue; it's not straightforward.
LOL? BRB? Mum proposes alternative text lingo for parents of millennials
As the parent of three millennials, I pride myself on knowing voice mail is out, texting is in. Small-talk texting is out. Getting to the point is in.
The modern horror story keeping women awake at night
The possibility that they might have to rely on someone else’s money at some point in their adult life should be keeping women up at night.
Mum smashes kids' iPad after they ignore screen time rules
"I actually banged them on the table leg", she said.
R U OK? How to talk to children and teens about their mental health
As the nation turns to friends, family and colleagues to ask the question: "R U OK?" clinical psychologist and associate professor Amanda Gordon is reminding parents that it's a question we need to be asking our kids, too. And not just on R U OK day.
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Reframe chores as a collective family activity rather than a 'doling out' of responsibilities.
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Yes, you are making your kids cringe. Let's count the ways
You're going to have to face up to the fact that almost nothing you do is cool anymore - especially these things.
Kids' birthday parties: the good, the bad and the seriously cringe-worthy
As a birthday party host of some years, I have a front-row seat to the darker side of these celebrations.
