We moved across the country shortly before my oldest child entered first grade. As she waited at the bus stop on the first day of school, another child walked up and said, “Do you want to sit with me ...

Wildfires don’t just leave behind physical damage. For some children, the emotional impact from evacuation, loss of a home, or disrupted routines can linger long after the fire is out, especially if ...

I’ve seen time and again how struggling adult children express their needs in ways that are easy to miss—or misinterpret. While they may not immediately say, “I need help,” their words often carry ...

Middle school has a reputation of being the toughest age for parents. The growing desire for independence and increased importance of social dynamics—coupled with major hormonal changes—makes this ...

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone. It’s often the first time a child has been away from their parents for an extended amount of time. Even if they have previously spent time in a childcare ...

Natalie Day's research was funded by a Faculty Postgraduate Research Scholarship and International Postgraduate Tuition Award from the University of Wollongong, with a contribution from the NSW ...

Gretchen Geng works for Flinders University. Big Talks for Little People receives funding from Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, Little Heroes Foundation, Medibank, BeyondBank, and the ...

Is it ever okay—or at least, understandable—for one child to bully another? I spend a lot of time speaking to parent groups and students about bullying, and it’s common for parents to approach me ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...