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Maggie Dent

Commonly known as the “queen of common sense”, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and educators, with a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience.…

Dealing with your anger as a parent

How can parents manage their anger and frustration in healthy ways - and deal with feelings of unreasonable frustration with their children? Here are some small things that may make…

After the separation

Here’s how to explain a relationship breakdown to your children and make choices that put them first. Also, some strategies for continuing to model healthy relationships, even when yours has…

More merry, less mayhem at Christmas

These days there’s a lot of pressure to do everything LARGE including Christmas. In this video, parenting author and educator Maggie Dent challenges us all to turn the volume down…

When kids silliness becomes too much

Being silly is a natural and fun part of childhood. But what about when it just doesn’t stop and results in you not being able to get out the door…

Tips for step-parents – Part 1

Here are some how-tos for having a cohesive relationship as a step-parent, particularly when embarking on the relationship early on.

Jason Gibson

Jason Gibson is a leading US parenting educator, author and the director of the BabbCenter for Counselling providing guidance to leading counselling centres in Tennessee. Jason has worked with schools,…

What to do if your child won’t talk to you about their technology use

If your child doesn’t want to have a mature conversation about their technology use, they may not be mature enough for the tech itself...Here’s how to broach it with them!

How can I make snack times less stressful?

Snack time is one of those things that can be ridiculously fraught. Dealing with fussy eaters, kids eating out of boredom, constant requests for junk food or for parents to…

Is there more correction, direction or connection in your parenting right now?

As parents, it can be really hard to reflect on our own parenting and whether we strike a good balance between correcting, directing and connecting with our kids. In this…

Coronavirus for Kids

There is a lot of things going on right now, and a lot of things that don't make sense. But right now, you are probably sitting with your mum or…

Parenting Young People When Tragedy Strikes

One of the most uncertain times in parenting is knowing how to respond to your young person when tragedy strikes.

Dr Kaylene Henderson

As a doctor, child psychiatrist, parenting educator and mother to three young children, Dr. Henderson is often asked to share her expertise at conferences, on radio and in parenting publications around the…

Teaching young children to ‘use their words’ when they’re upset

We'd all love our kids to 'use their words' when they're upset - learn expert tips for encouraging this in your child

Common childhood mental health problems and developmental conditions explained

Many mental health conditions start in childhood. Learn about the common signs to look out for.

Understanding how your own childhood influences you as a parent

A fascinating look into how our childhood influences our parenting styles and why parents are quick to judge one another!

OCD in children – the signs and when to get help

OCD is misunderstood but important for parents to know about. Learn what the signs are and when to seek help.

Preparing your toddler for the birth of a new baby sibling

Expert, practical tips for encouraging a close bond between your toddler and their new baby sibling

Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's leading parenting experts and is a highly sought-after international speaker and author.

The importance of family traditions

Family traditions bring families together and create powerful memories. What counts as a tradition, and how can we build better traditions for our kids?

Keeping your child safe from child abuse

We want to keep our children safe from abuse, but what do we teach them? And at what age?

Why time out doesn’t work and what to do instead

Time out is a parenting strategy we’ve all tried but when it’s used as a punishment, it usually has lousy results and can also lead to a range of negative…

Ways to really listen so your child shares more

Ever asked the kids how their day was and had no response? Here are ways to find out what’s really going on in your child’s life.

Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?

What does it mean to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset and why does it matter? In this video, Dr Justin Coulson shows us how important it…

Dr Kristy Goodwin

As a children’s technology and development expert, speaker and author (& mum who also needs to wrangle her smartphone from her children’s clutches from time to time!) Dr Kristy Goodwin…

What times of the day should I limit or avoid screens?

Kristy will explain why timing when kids use screens is critical for their health and well-being. She’ll explore how kids’ sleep and attention spans can be compromised if they’re using…

Is it okay to use screens on play dates?

Discover the risks of using digital devices on play dates and simple ideas to tackle this sometimes tricky situation.

How much screen-time is healthy for my pre-schooler 2-5 years old?

Learn how much time is healthy for pre-schoolers to be spending on screens.

The Dangers of Feeding a Child with a Device

Technology wellbeing expert Dr Kristy answers and ParentTV member's question: "The dangers of feeding your child with a device and when the child will only eat with a device. From…

How much screen-time is appropriate for my child 5-8 years old?

Understand how to calculate healthy screen-time limits for your child, so you can stop feeling guilty.

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