Parenting
‘Difficult period’ ahead as kids banned from socials
11 December
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
3 December
Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when a world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect. Australia’s eSafety commissioner regrets some companies haven’t already put out...[Read More]
Navigating Risk and Rebuilding Trust in a Complex Parenting Case
20 November
A recently published decision from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Sinisi & Barbas [2024]) provides a powerful example of how the court balances a child's right to a relationship with both parents against legitimate concerns...[Read More]
When should parents let go of the reins?
20 November
Parenting is a delicate balancing act that requires guidance, protection, and, eventually, the wisdom to step back and allow children to navigate their own lives. As children grow and mature, there comes a point where parents must decide when and...[Read More]
Court Orders Graduated Time Arrangement in Complex Parenting Case, Emphasising Child’s Best Interests
6 November
A recent decision by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia demonstrates the court's careful approach to reinstating a parent-child relationship where significant allegations have been made, prioritising a child's long-term welfare...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home
27 November
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Peanut butter loving babies are licking allergies
22 October
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, it’s making a big difference in the real world. About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut...[Read More]
Why tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better
29 October
Former MythBusters television host Kari Byron is visiting Australia to challenge another misconception: that science, technology, maths and engineering jobs of the future will be the same as they are now. And she says Generation Alpha is not only...[Read More]
18 Summers: Making the most of the time before they’re grown
30 October
It’s easy to forget how quickly childhood flies by. Between school drop-offs, sports practice, homework, and the endless juggle of work and life, those early years seem to stretch ahead endlessly — until suddenly, they don’t. Before we know...[Read More]
Helping kids with managing living expenses before becoming independent
2 October
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children
18 September
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents. This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]
‘Village’ support for families key to raising children
10 September
It takes a village to raise a child, but access to one is far from equal. Families often rely on grandparents, neighbours, friends and others to help rear the next generation and make the daunting task of parenthood less stressful. But financially...[Read More]
Social media age checks fuel ‘conspiracy’ privacy fears
3 September
Mounting concerns on the safety and reliability of social media age verification tools have flared as the prime minister met with parents tragically impacted by online platforms. Experts have condemned the findings of a report into age assurance...[Read More]
Cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home
14 August
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]