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The best bedtime for young kids, and why it matters
It's not just about getting enough sleep – a consistent early bedtime is also vital for younger kids, writes Yaqoot Fatima.
Best of the Web: Urgent action needed on the concussion risks for kids in sport, and more
Why we need urgent action on the concussion risks for kids in sport, lockdown increases child-to-parent violence, and a parent passes on fear of the dark to their son.
Best of the Web: How to be a calmer parent, and more
Parenting without the conflict and arguing, the 1947 picture book that enriched a family, and how your aggressive driving affects your kids.
Best of the Web: How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety, and more
Watch a TED Talk on encouraging kids with anxiety to take risks and engage, Australia's anti-bullying day, and getting kids to ask more questions.
Best of the Web: How to talk with your child about sexual consent, and more
Advice for parents when discussing sexual consent with their children, the Dr Seuss books with racist content, and the mental health crisis engulfing our kids.
Best of the Web: How to help kids make friends, and more
What to do if your child is struggling to make friends, young people taking control of their financial futures, and how love can help your child become a compassionate adult.
Watch Dr Zali Yager’s webinar on Body Confident Families
In our first of The Parents Website Webinar Series for 2021, Dr Zali Yager gave parents and carers her invaluable guidance on how to help promote positive body image for tweens and teens. Here you can watch the full recording.
Mem Fox on the cycle of life
In the latest of the Best of The Parents Website series, we talk with celebrated author Mem Fox about her book The Tiny Star. She discusses children and grief, and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.
Best of the Web: The worrying world of our 10-Ager daughters, and more
A deep look at the complex world of pre-teen girls, villagers help to raise a child, and how casual remarks influence kids.