The Death of Handwriting
Why has the simple act of writing become such a chore for students these days? “Ugh, not writing, I hate writing, it sucks!”, or…
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Enter at your own risk
If you have teenagers and their bedrooms could feature on a double page spread in a glossy home magazine I say bravo…and how do…
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Risky Business
We all know teens are more prone to taking risks than younger children or adults. As children move towards adolescence they have a natural…
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The Great Technology Migration
I was born in an era where we hit play and record on our cassette decks when the radio announcer introduced our favourite tunes,…
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The Modern Parent’s Guide to Social Media
Every day there seems to be a new app, social media site or forum where our kids can ‘hangout’ online. Martine reviews a few…
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Teens, trolls and talkback
Jodie Oddy talks to Avery Editor Sarah Hausler about social media, trolls and bullying, and raising daughters in a world which has changed so…
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Social Media Vampires
To be honest, I’m feeling knackered. Not because I’ve had a busy week, but because last night I was up until 2am watching the…
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A new generation of parents
Take a glance at the rack of parenting magazines at your local newsagent, and you’d be forgiven for thinking the challenges of parenting end…
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