Why Routines and Rituals Matter More Than Ever
Right now, parenting tweens and teens may feel harder, not because you are doing anything wrong, but because the world is louder and more activating
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Teenage Girls: A special podcast episode with Maggie Dent
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Teenage girls — it can be a tricky time when you’re not sure if your daughter likes or loathes you. But here’s the thing, she needs you now more than ever.
Join Maggie Dent talks with educator and parenting author Michelle Mitchell about what girls most need from their parents to thrive in the teen years.
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After Bondi: Helping teen’s process terror without losing hope
My heart is broken for those who were attending the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, for their families and friends whose lives have since been
Social Media Delay: Why ‘It’s Illegal’ Backfires (And What to Say Instead)
When the social media delay for under-16s begins, many parents will be tempted to lead with one word, “It’s illegal”. However, in my three decades
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