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by Dr. Lucy Blunt Often children do not let their parents know there is a problem. Once the parents find out however, they usually have a very strong protective reaction. This can range from wanting to thump the bully (dads often feel like this) to wanting to confront the bully's parents, ...read more »
by Marina Passalaris “The hardest job kids today face is learning good manners without seeing any.” – Fred Astaire... In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society where emails and texts have largely replaced face-to-face interactions and rude behavior such as people texting at the dinner table are increasingly ...read more »
by the Editor Parents praise their children in a variety of ways. They might say, "You worked really hard" after completing a challenging task or "You're a very smart girl." Or they might offer general comments such as "Great" or "You got it." While all of these phrases sound positive, research has shown that they have different effects. ...read more »
by Eliza Muldoon I embarked on regular crafting sessions with my daughter Lotte after delivering a series of lectures about art making and creativity at UNSW College of Fine Arts. During one of the lectures I realised that despite my passionate ramblings about the potential benefits of art making and creativity on individuals and their communities, I hadn’t made room for creative projects in our family’s life. ...read more »
May 15-21
This year’s theme is Families working together: getting the balance right. All Australians, including community organisations, schools, councils, companies and individuals are invited to participate in National Families Week each year. Check for events in your area.