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  • Squabbling siblings: dos and don’ts for parents

    Parenting by Chris Hudson August 29. 2016

    Whether 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.

  • How to teach your son empathy

    Parenting by Chase Scheinbaum August 04. 2016

    Developing 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.

  • Yep, nope, whatever. How to get through the ‘grunt’ stage

    Parenting June 28. 2016

    Knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference.

  • How to make an epic fort: an architect’s top tips

    Humour, Parenting by Ben Pell June 24. 2016

    Turn fort building into an art form and add a touch of architectural flair to your boys’ total destruction of the living room.

  • Why telling your son to ‘man up’ can bring him down

    Parenting by Carter Gaddis June 15. 2016

    Traditional gender expectations can negatively impact your son. Here’s how to get beyond ‘man up’ and help your boy deal with complex emotions.

  • Playing with fire: boys and violent video games

    Parenting by  Meg Adem June 13. 2016

    Violence 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?

  • How to raise a confident introvert

    Parenting by Liz Newman May 30. 2016

    Could your ‘shy’ son be the next Gandhi or Bill Gates? Why introverts make great leaders and how to help your quiet achiever thrive.

  • How to talk to your son about drugs and alcohol

    Parenting by Dr Nicole Lee May 25. 2016

    Whether 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…

  • Why mindful parenting can make your son less stressed

    Parenting by Professor Lea Waters May 18. 2016

    The 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 Cavalôt May 13. 2016

    Why not embrace the spandex and save the world with your budding supermen this weekend? All the cool kids are doing it…

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