Things you can do to entertain teenage kids still living at home
14 May
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children.
It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
The best campsites are the ones your kids still want to come back to
30 April
There is something quietly special about camping and caravanning as a family. It is rarely perfect. Someone forgets the tomato sauce. Someone packs the wrong shoes. Someone always needs the toilet five minutes after you leave the last town. But...[Read More]
AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens
29 April
Teenagers who use artificially intelligent chatbots built into Instagram, Facebook and Messenger could be asked to explain themselves after Meta announced changes to parental controls.
The US social media giant revealed it would prepare reports...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save
23 April
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions.
It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.
Help Them Set a Clear Goal
Saving is much easier when...[Read More]
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
15 April
More young Australians support the government’s social media ban for under-16s than oppose it, a study has found, even though they remain concerned about missing out on information, news and social connections.
But tweens and teens directly...[Read More]
When is the right time to let go? Allowing kids to make their own life decisions
19 March
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]
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
11 March
Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found.
The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]
How a new generation of investors are teaching their parents about investing
26 February
Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm —...[Read More]
Tips on teaching your kids about investment
12 February
How to Teach Your Kids About Investment
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the...[Read More]
Australian social media ban both a success and failure
11 February
When Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed plans to ban children younger than 16 from social media, he did so based on a precedent set in Australia.
His announcement at the World Governments Summit came two months after an Australian law...[Read More]
Financial independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
5 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.
The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
How parents lose connection with their adult children — and how to avoid It
29 January
Parenting doesn’t end when children grow up, but it does change. The role that once involved protection, instruction, and decision-making must evolve into something very different: a relationship between two adults.
For many parents, this...[Read More]
Social media ban a ‘success’ with 4.7m accounts blocked
21 January
All 10 companies covered by Australia’s social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps, with almost five million accounts blocked or restricted under the world-first rules.
Federal government data, released on Friday,...[Read More]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute.
Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]
“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”
15 January
Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]
