At 43, Claire Mulcahy realised she could no longer afford to live alone. Living with her mother was not the life trajectory she expected but it has come with its own opportunities
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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At 43, Claire Mulcahy realised she could no longer afford to live alone. Living with her mother was not the life trajectory she expected but it has come with its own opportunities
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Parents often think that they would know if their teen was suicidal. However, this is not always the case. Here's what to be aware of and watch for, and what to do if you see worrisome behavior.
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Meta is adding new safeguards and monitoring tools for teens across its social platforms: parental controls on Messenger, suggestions for teens to step away from Facebook after 20 minutes, and nudges urging young night-owl Instagrammers to stop scrolling.
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Children and the adults they become need to choose how they grieve. That may include sharing their experiences and getting angry.
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About one in five Australian teenagers say they have been bullied. A psychologist and teacher explains how parents can help.
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We are in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis — and parents need to take action.
Over the past couple of years, the pandemic has not only killed hundreds of thousands; it has also shut us inside, cut off social contacts, taken parents out of work and children out of school. The consequences have been tremendous. And one of those consequences is that we are seeing alarming amounts of anxiety and depression in our children and teens.
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When science writer Sue Nelson discovered that her father had dementia, her world came crashing down. But new research reveals ways to support those affected.
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We surveyed more than 100 Australian parents of children with ADHD about lockdown learning to see what worked and what did not.
How to support kids with ADHD to learn.
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How would you describe your parents? Nobody's perfect, of course, but some parents leave more of a mark than others. On All in the Mind this week, we look at the life-long impact of having 'emotionally immature' parents. This episode was first broadcast on 30 May 2021.
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We got more than we bargained for on our adventure, with a tree falling near our camp, but it left us full of gratitude
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“Parents are only reading stories about kids who die at festivals because of their MDMA use, rather than having casual conversation with people of all ages who use these drugs.”
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Attention control theory holds that heightened anxiety impairs the efficiency of mental processes. For instance, stressing about something can make us lose focus on the task at hand.
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Many children will thrive on return to school. Others may need a bit more support to adjust to this big change in their lives and manage any anxieties they might have.
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A new study examines the mental health of parents of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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A study of child sexual abuse material survivors found 42% were abused by their father or stepfather, meaning abuse prevention and education services can't assume all parents protect children in their care.
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Set ground rules and emotional boundaries, and try changing your mind-set. Although it’s a diversion from your planned path, it could be “a steppingstone to a better future.”
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The beloved children’s book author on creativity, control and why even a good childhood is hard.
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The children and grandchildren of immigrants have joined the Black Lives Matter movement, but they often have to explain to their parents why change is necessary
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Health professionals who say they have seen an increase in the number of very young children under the influence of solvents and inhalants warn the consequences of their actions are irreversible.
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I worried that the mother was unintentionally keeping the young adult patient from learning how to advocate for himself.
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It can be hard to relate to a high-schooler. So focus on building a strong connection.
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We try to fool ourselves about youth baseball teams -- to talk of teamwork and camaraderie and character building and persistence. Then parents get involved. The truth is, youth baseball is a miserable endeavor, writes Jeff Pearlman. Keep your kids out of it.
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Chris, 22
The last time I went to see my dad in his care home, he didn’t say much. That’s normal now. I’m a drummer in my spare time and, when there’s a silence, my instinct is to tap out a rhythm. I didn’t expect Dad to notice when I began slapping my legs but, out of nowhere, he looked down at my hands and started drumming too, laughing to himself. In that moment, I felt so happy.
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My mum had paranoid schizophrenia, but we never called it that. We didn't even call it mental illness — she was just 'sick'. I was an isolated kid with no way to cope — until my cassette player opened a magical window to a better place.
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Parents often underestimate how fat their children are – but it seems family doctors do so as well. And turning a blind eye is not good for their health.