Tag: Parenting
HOW PLAY BRINGS OUT THE BEST(IE) IN ALL OF US!
One of the great things about being invited to talk to thousands of kids each year at school visits and festivals, is that you...
The subtle signs you need to watch for in your teen
Extreme fear? Poor memory? Avoiding difficult situations? Can't sleep? Always nervous? You might have something to worry about.
Though no one likes to think about...
Something astonishing is happening in Oatlands tragedy
Each night I read a bit from the Gospels to my young sons. One thing that strikes me is how Jesus’ preaching was often...
Generation Anxiety
How to help your child through the anxiety of starting secondary school.
Starting secondary school is different for each child. Change has a strange electric...
Counting the Costs
How to stop the back-to-school bills from sending you broke!
It's a horrible reality. So soon after the Christmas knock to the bank account, the...
Hitting the books
Tips on getting your child on track after the long summer break.
One of the most important tasks for teachers after the summer break is...
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet appears on This Catholic Life
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perottet stopped by the This Catholic Life podcast in 2019, chatting with host Peter Holmes and Catholic Weekly writer Monica Doumit...
Smart watches not clever
Wearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely...
My Journey as a Parent
By Lisa James
Where do I begin to tell the story of my journey as a parent?
We all have our own personal memories of good...
Please don’t tell my parents
I've written many times about the importance of letting your child know that you are happy to be part of a plan if something should...
Being a present Dad when you’re not present
Dads can stay connected with their kids even when they're living apart
Research is unequivocal. Dad matters.
As long as he is safe towards his family, ...
Goggle Girl taking off
It takes a split second: distracted answering a call, checking social media, momentarily looking away, and a child can die by drowning.
Yet this terrible...
