Parenting
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Squabbling siblings: dos and don’ts for parents
Parenting by Chris HudsonWhether your son is fighting with his sibling over personal space or who gets the remote, here’s a list of dos and don’ts that’ll help parents keep the peace.
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How to teach your son empathy
Parenting by Chase ScheinbaumDeveloping a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future. A former teacher and educational psychologist gives her top tips to help teach your selfie-loving son some empathy.
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Yep, nope, whatever. How to get through the ‘grunt’ stage
ParentingKnowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference.
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How to make an epic fort: an architect’s top tips
Humour, Parenting by Ben PellTurn fort building into an art form and add a touch of architectural flair to your boys’ total destruction of the living room.
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Why telling your son to ‘man up’ can bring him down
Parenting by Carter GaddisTraditional gender expectations can negatively impact your son. Here’s how to get beyond ‘man up’ and help your boy deal with complex emotions.
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Playing with fire: boys and violent video games
Parenting by Meg AdemViolence in media, especially through violent video games, is on the rise. And our boys are playing more than ever before. But can violent gaming really lead to more aggressive behaviour?
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How to raise a confident introvert
Parenting by Liz NewmanCould your ‘shy’ son be the next Gandhi or Bill Gates? Why introverts make great leaders and how to help your quiet achiever thrive.
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How to talk to your son about drugs and alcohol
Parenting by Dr Nicole LeeWhether you’re the parent of a toddler or a teen, it’s never too early, or too late, to open up the channels of communication about drugs and alcohol. But that doesn’t make it any easier…
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Why mindful parenting can make your son less stressed
Parenting by Professor Lea WatersThe University of Melbourne’s Professor Lea Waters explains why practising mindfulness has profound benefits for both parents and kids, including alleviating stress.
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5 reasons why playing superheroes is good for boys
Parenting by Bec CavalôtWhy not embrace the spandex and save the world with your budding supermen this weekend? All the cool kids are doing it…