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Why our schooling system is flawed and what we need to change

  Over the last month while running seminars and attending conferences I have had many ...

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S6 Episode 9 –How to build your kids’ (and your own) resilience – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

You want your kids to be resilient enough to handle life’s unexpected challenges – but ...

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S6 Episode 8 – Help — My kids are begging for a dog – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Kids love the idea of a pet. But, for parents they mean more mess, expense ...

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Top Tips: Best resources for Rites of Passage programs and camps for young people

We reached out to our online community for their recommendations on best organised camps/retreats and ...

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S6 Episode 7 – When money’s tight what should I tell my kids? – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

How do you teach children the realities of what you can afford without stressing them ...

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S6 Episode 6 – Help — My daughter has a toxic friend – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As ...

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Boys are not tough, at any age

Before you read this article, I want to make a disclaimer that gender is more ...

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S6 Episode 5 – How to throw a birthday party your kid will actually enjoy – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

You decorate, bake and plan the perfect birthday party – only for your child to ...

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S6 Episode 4 – Help — My kid never stops talking and I’m over it – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Some kids are shy. Others love nothing more than talking non-stop to anyone who’ll listen. ...

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S6 Episode 3 – Burnout — Why you secretly hate parenting – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it’s not typical fatigue from taking ...

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S6 Episode 2 – Help – I’m a helpful dad but my kids only want mum – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Ever tried to tie a shoelace, wipe a bum or fasten a seat belt only ...

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Maggie joins the Raising Teens Podcast

Maggie joined Collett Smart from the Raising Teens Podcast to chat about the unique relationship ...

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S6 Episode 1 – What to do if your kid is vaping – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

With more and more kids getting into vaping – even in primary school – what ...

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Why face-to-face, human communication still really matters

The ability to communicate is a profoundly important skill for human beings because we are ...

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Family 360 Podcast: Do We Tell Our Daughters They Look Beautiful?

Child experts agree that commenting on our daughter’s appearance may suggest we value her looks ...