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Having school aged kids can feel like a whole new world but we’ve got great advice on everything from navigating technology to behaviour and communication.

Health Wellbeing
How to talk to children about mental health without making it feel like a big conversation
Mental health conversations don’t need to begin with a serious sit-down. Small, everyday check-ins can make...
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Thunderstorm asthma: What parents need to know before spring storms
Thunderstorm asthma is uncommon, but it can cause breathing problems quickly in people with asthma or spring...
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Spring sun safety for kids: Why cool days can still burn
A cool breeze and a cloudy sky can make sunscreen feel unnecessary, but neither tells you how strong the UV...
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Magpie swooping season: How to keep children safe
Spring means warmer afternoons, playground trips — and a few fiercely protective magpie parents. Here’s...
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What you need to do immediately when you get the dreaded head lice email
There are a few school emails no parent wants to hit their inbox. Reports of slipping grades, a bit too much...
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Why is positivity important to children? The answer is in this article
When we talk about positivity, we aren’t just discussing fleeting moments of happiness or the occasional...