Tracking apps – useful or harmful?
The use of phone tracking apps (which allow parents to know the whereabouts of their child’s mobile phone at any time) is on the increase.
The use of phone tracking apps (which allow parents to know the whereabouts of their child’s mobile phone at any time) is on the increase.
An article in the Age in May 2025 addressed a question that’s often on parents’ minds when choosing a school for their children – are
This 2025 article from clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller focuses on teenage girls – their strengths and their challenges. The article begins: Much of the recent
“It’s time we talked” is a violence prevention initiative that supports young people, parents, schools, government and the community sector to understand and address the influence of pornography.
“Neuroplasticity” is a long word, but it simply refers to the brain’s ability to build itself in response to new life experiences and changes in
This article in the Conversation reports on a recent review of 100 studies about children and screens. The article begins: Screen time is one of
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Parents Victoria made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into “The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms” in March 2023. Our submission
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has written a 2-part resource titled How parents can increase motivation and confidence in children. Andrew begins by acknowledging that “Motivation is
Legislation to enforce the ban on under-16s using social media has been introduced into Federal Parliament.
The use of phone tracking apps (which allow parents to know the whereabouts of their child’s mobile phone at any time) is on the increase. Some parents may view this as a simple safety measure,
An article in the Age in May 2025 addressed a question that’s often on parents’ minds when choosing a school for their children – are single-sex or co-ed schools better? And is the answer different
This 2025 article from clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller focuses on teenage girls – their strengths and their challenges. The article begins: Much of the recent literature on adolescent girls focuses on rising levels of anxiety,
“It’s time we talked” is a violence prevention initiative that supports young people, parents, schools, government and the community sector to understand and address the influence of pornography.
“Neuroplasticity” is a long word, but it simply refers to the brain’s ability to build itself in response to new life experiences and changes in development. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has written an information sheet
This article in the Conversation reports on a recent review of 100 studies about children and screens. The article begins: Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Parents Victoria made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into “The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms” in March 2023. Our submission emphasised the importance of building quality relationships in the school
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has written a 2-part resource titled How parents can increase motivation and confidence in children. Andrew begins by acknowledging that “Motivation is a slippery customer,” and that kids (and adults) sometimes struggle
Legislation to enforce the ban on under-16s using social media has been introduced into Federal Parliament.
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