Play Away on Carnival: Why a Cruise Holiday Is the Smartest Family Getaway You’ll Book This Year

If you've ever priced up a family holiday, you know the drill. The flights are one line item. Accommodation is another. Then there are meals for four (or five, or six) three times a day, plus whatever activities you've promised the kids to keep the peace. By the time...

Preparing teens for a more independent digital life

Australian teens spend a huge part of their lives online. They chat with friends, stream videos, play games, research school projects and increasingly manage parts of their daily lives through apps and online services. As they get older, there comes a point when...

Moving Away for University: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teen Thrive

It seems like one day your kids are completing enrolment forms and the very next day they pack their bags for university. Of course, the process of going away to study is an exciting period in the life of a teenager. However, it is important not to forget about the...

Finding the social media ‘sweet spot’ for Aussie teens

YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat – they’re just a few of the sites under the social media ban for Australian teens under 16. But while the push to protect young people from too much screen time continues, a major Adelaide University study shows that a balanced approach to...
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When teens don’t fit in

When teens don’t fit in

Some teens don’t fit in with their peers, and they’re perfectly happy this way. But what can we do if they are...