Parenting

Friday 2 Feb 2018 · Parenting · Hope Mornings

Starting School – How to Help Your Child In This New Adventure

For most children, there's no more significant day in their life than the day they start school. This time last year I nervously dropped off my second child for her first day. Those six hours between drop-off and pick-up moved more slowly than peak hour traffic.

Monday 29 Jan 2018 · Parenting

Success: Why We Should Focus On Who (And Not What) Our Kids Become

“I’ve got a question for you”, the cab driver stated expectantly. “How do I make sure my son becomes a pilot?”

Tuesday 23 Jan 2018 · Parenting · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’

A year into my daughter’s schooling career, I’m realizing I need to get more creative than just plain old, "How was school today?" Here's 13 alternative questions to get the kids talking.

Tuesday 23 Jan 2018 · Relationships

Stop ‘Stuffing Stuff In’: Why Relationships Don’t Work on Efficiency

For a happy family, don’t try to stuff too much stuff in. You’ll get better results for yourself and your family if you work within your capacity, physically and psychologically.

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Wednesday 17 Jan 2018 · Parenting · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

“The Most Valuable Advice I Received As a New Parent” – 70 Tips

My hubby and I are expecting our first baby, and to help get us prepared, I asked Hope listeners for the most valuable gems of advice that helped them.

Wednesday 17 Jan 2018 · Parenting

14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays

The countdown is on for the start of school, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few last minute activities to keep that holiday feeling going.

Friday 12 Jan 2018 · Parenting · Hope Mornings

Volunteering is Good for You – And Surprisingly, Your Kids Want to Do it Too!

If you ever have trouble getting your kids to help at home, you might be surprised to hear of the study showing 90% of kids want to contribute to society.

Friday 12 Jan 2018 · Parenting

After Amy’s Death: How to Spot The Signs of a Child Being Bullied – and Help Them

After the tragic death of 14-year-old Northern Territory girl Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett, Kids Helpline has reminded us to keep an eye out for signs of bullying.

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