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Yesterday I posted about a 13-year-old who had been assaulted by a group of peers for 5 hours in a school bathroom. I asked parents to listen to the story, and watch the clip posted by the media which you can find HERE. Since then, the Courier Mail has released...
Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family...
The end of year party season creates a perfect storm of late nights, high pressure social gatherings and, for many teens, their first brush with alcohol or drugs. If you’re a parent, you may already feel your stomach tighten at the thought of unsupervised parties....
If you have a young one starting high school, you might relate to the term “nerve-cited”. It’s a word that expresses the feeling of being both nervous and excited at the same time. I personally remember feeling nerve-cited on my first day of high school. I...
There is always a natural shifting of relationships during transitions. Coming back from regular school holidays, graduating to the next year level or a movement to another school or high school are all transitions that our children have experienced...
https://vimeo.com/407816784 The feeling of packing your bags up and heading home is always bittersweet, especially if it wasn’t in the original plan. Sometimes we head home because we have failed, or the journey has become too tough. Sometimes we head home...
This article was published by news.com and also the Herald Sun on 21st Aug 2025. You can read the article here.The Morning Show also featured this content. You can watch the interview below.https://vimeo.com/1113113509The Australian eSafety commissioner has called 9 -...
Being an only child or single parent can be hard when all your usual social outlets have disappeared into thin air. There is boredom and loneliness and if you're solo parenting, there can be a heavy load to carry. Maggie Dent and parenting author and educator Michelle...
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