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Dr Deborah Trengove As we head into the second half of the school year, parents and kids should have a good idea about what is expected in their year level....

Getting the kids ready to head back to school after the holidays can be expensive. In fact, the average Victorian parents are expected to spend around...

Every parent and carer wants to see their child enjoy school and perform well in the classroom. It’s difficult, then, when a child is refusing to go to...

Parenting is often described as the most challenging yet rewarding task one can do. But when the challenge becomes unmanageable, parents may often feel...

With most issues, the sooner you address them, the less dire their consequences. This can be said of anything; from a cancer in its early stages to a noise...

In the Western world, we’ve come a long way in terms of understanding and navigating autism, but there are still some misconceptions and stigma around the...

Coming together as a family and spending quality time as a unit can be carried out in many different ways. From enjoying a meal together to going to a...

If you were to ask any parent what they want for their children in the future, we can guarantee that part of the answer would involve feeling safe and being...

When children exhibit challenging behaviour, our first response as parents and carers is to naturally become stressed. However, when we feel stressed, this can...

Parenting is often described as the toughest yet most rewarding job one can do. But the challenge is doubly felt if you’re a parent or carer experiencing...