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Some weeks, it’s hard to look away. A headline. A siren. A press conference. A shaken community. And suddenly, the world feels like it’s tipped on its axis.

It’s official. Australia is moving forward with a minimum age requirement of 16 for social media access. It’s being framed as a bold step toward protecting our kids from the harms of the digital world. And look as parents and carers, we get it. When your child is glued to a screen, skipping dinner to scroll, or crying over something that happened in an app you’ve never even used… the urge to pull the plug is strong.

Are you parenting a child or teen who loves jumping into online chats, gaming chats, or group conversations? It can be exciting for them – instant friends, shared interests, and a sense of belonging.

Are you a parent of a teen who seems permanently attached to a device? If so, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not overreacting if you occasionally wonder, “Are they safe with all of this?”

Are you parenting a child or teen who seems to live half their life online? Homework, gaming, chatting with friends, scrolling social media; it’s all part of growing up in a digital world.

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Do dance lessons help enhance your child’s IQ?

Engaging in activities like dancing, walking, laughing, and talking can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional...

Encouraging your teenager to exercise is important for their physical health, mental well-being, and overall development.

In the light of Amy Winehouse death I was today interviewed for a story to feature in Cosmopolitan Magazine in Australia sometime next...