Category: Features
Why is Six Scared of Seven?
The answer to this riddle - along with other riddles - can help develop comprehension in children, writes Diane Bourke.
Surviving Teenagers: A Parent’s Guide
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's book Surviving Adolescents has just been updated, with adolescent health expert Elly Robinson. We speak to her about the challenges teenagers...
Andrew Fuller’s Tips on How to Study and Increase Your Marks
With the exam season approaching, here's some great advice on how to get the most out of your study time, in this repost of...
Getting the Most of Uni Open Days: a Parents’ Guide
Careers expert Helen Green provides her updated guide to helping your teenager navigate the upcoming season of uni open days.
Confident Girls: a How-to Guide
The teenage years often mean a loss in confidence for girls. A new book gives them the code for building confidence - and taking...
Riddle-me-ree: a Powerful Way to Nurture your Child’s Thinking
Sharing and enjoyment of riddles can have a huge effect on children’s intellectual growth, writes Diane Bourke, in the first of her two-part series...
Andrew Fuller: Depression-Proofing your Kids
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some practical advice to help protect your child or teen from depression.
Working Mums Tell their Stories
A new book brings together 27 powerful stories by working mums on the daily challenges of combining children, work and life. We speak with...
Morris Gleitzman: Why Our Young People Need Stories More than Ever
We speak with acclaimed children's author Morris Gleitzman about his role as Australia's Children's Laureate, and the power of stories to inspire.