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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...
Puberty and periods are a normal part of growing up — but for many dads, it can still feel like unfamiliar territory. In this special episode to celebrate International Women’s Day coming up March 8th, Káti Gapaillard speaks with returning guest Michelle Mitchell...
Right now, parenting tweens and teens may feel harder, not because you are doing anything wrong, but because the world is louder and more activating than ever before. We're competing with a pace of life that's relentless - school pressure, social demands, technology...
Most people skip right over the years between nine and twelve – but they’re actually super important. Michelle Mitchell is one of Australia’s top experts on kids this age, called «tweens.» She explains why these years matter so much and how parents can really help...
In this insightful episode, Kim speaks with parenting educator Michelle Mitchell who shares her professional journey and expertise in working with tweens and teens, discussing the challenges and joys of parenting during the teenage years. The conversation covers...
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...
Let’s be honest—talking to our kids about sex, puberty and where babies come from can bring up more anxiety for us than them. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by educator, author, and parenting expert Michelle Mitchell to guide parents through these...
Only about 70% of parents say their kids do chores. This means 30% of us are doing it all ourselves. If it feels hard to get kids involved at home, that’s because... it absolutely is. They have a different set of priorities than we do. So, why even bother?The research...
The adolescent years are a time of intense change. Brains are remodelling, hormones are surging and identities are forming. We expect ups and downs. But if our once-chatty teen suddenly goes quiet, and is unwilling to come out of their room, we worry. If our once...
If your adolescent is tired all the time, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Between shifting body clocks, rising academic stress, and constant screen time, sleep is one of the first things to suffer. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, primary...
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