If you can step back and look at a problem like a puzzle or challenge, it’s easier to think of potential solutions. read more

New research says emotional competence helps balance risk of ‘perfect parent burnout’ read more

What is it that makes children test limits and why don't they always follow instructions? Professor Matt Sanders helps shed a little light (and sound) on the subject. read more

Many parents worry about kids’ screen time. There’s one easy way to give children a chance to use their ears, not just their eyes – and it may also improve family relationships and… read more

Want to improve your child’s school grades? It can be easy to slip into the habit of frequently asking how their homework is going – which can be perceived as nagging. Instead,… read more

Since COVID-19 has changed the way we work, learn, and socialize, what are the effects on the developing brain of all this screen time? read more

How do we know if our kids are feeling stressed or uncertain? Are they struggling emotionally, socially, academically, or in some other way? What are the signs we should look out… read more

Children and teenagers, like adults, crave certainty. This is why fortune-tellers and horoscopes have been with us for thousands of years! It doesn't matter how many times these… read more

Children and teenagers, like adults, may feel sick, dizzy or 'wobbly' when they're anxious. But sometimes they'll struggle to put that into words, and sometimes parents will… read more

If we didn't have any fear at all, ever, we'd disregard real risks like hot stoves and red lights, which would lead to a lot of physical injuries! But often, fears and anxious… read more

During school vacations or holiday periods, children and teenagers can get bored and too much screen time is the result. Triple P's Professor Matt Sanders has some top tips! read more

Children and teenagers may be feeling nervous or worried about technology. Part of learning to cope with emotions such as fear is changing how we think about challenges. read more

Regulating emotions is something children and teenagers can actively learn to do, with support from you. read more

As part of learning to regulate emotions children need to understand when the media are pushing emotional buttons. It’s important all the time, and even more so in times of… read more

A calmer, low-stress environment is better for everyone. read more

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Children and teenagers can be comforted and supported by their family's unique traditions. read more

Tackling tantrums can be challenging, but you can use them as an opportunity to model and teach important life skills to your child. Triple P can help. read more

Don't know the difference between night terrors and nightmares? Triple P's Dr Matt Sanders explains why one can be scarier for the parent than the child! read more

Research shows that where one parent is a shift-worker, in the armed forces or absent for long periods, families may face particular problems, but there are solutions. read more