Supporting children post-separation
Separation is a stressful time for everyone, especially children. How children respond and adjust depends on: Their ageTheir personality and temperamentFamily relationships prior to separationHow parents cope themselves The nature of the separation – Was it...
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Parenting in Australia can be hard… A growing number of grandparents are taking on the parental responsibility of raising their grandchildren. Also known as ‘kinship care’ this means that grandparents raising grandchildren are giving up the traditional benefits and...
Top 5 issues affecting parents about their school-age children
We all know parenting can be a tough – but also extremely rewarding – job. At times, family life can be moving along well and at others, there may be challenges which push you and your child to your limits. Here are the top 5 issues affecting parents about their...
10 tips for surviving school holidays
While school holidays are a welcome break from the busyness of school routines, there is never a break from parenting. The following tips will help you have fun and connect with your kids so you make the most of the school holidays: 1. Plan Get your kids involved in...