Make sure you read this information before buying a smartphone for your child/teen. Recap of smartphone impacts on kids/teens (despite social media restrictions), and good smartphone alternatives to help them thrive. Recommended settings on a smartphone for under-16s also included.

What parents need to know about the new Social Media laws in Australia and how to prepare kids and teenagers that are on socials for the big change.

For each age group, I explain how to start the conversation with your child/teen, how to guide them, how to keep them safe and how to build resilience and trust at the same time.

AI companions can pose a great risk for children and teens. This post explains everything parents need to know about the rise of these new chatbot "friends.

Explosive children are often misunderstood. This article explains why traditional parenting methods don't work or exacerbate the problem and what to do instead.

What parents need to know concerning their child's or teen's first smartphone. The article covers both scenarios whether they have or haven't provided their child or teen with a phone yet. Top tips to know concerning managing device use, protection from online risks, key security settings and how to set up a smartphone usage contract that works.

Learn how to react when your kids are arguing; how to keep calm, teach them empathy and an independent solution mindset. Works!

Anke explains the top 5 risks of what your child/teens data is used for online and how to prevent it.

Screen use often increases during the school holidays. Anke shares insights and a personal story on how to get back into balance.

Anke describes the effects of different types of screentime on the brains and bodies of our children, and what to look out for.

Anke Lasserre's parenting tip: How to avoid dramas when you need to go and your child doesn't want to leave - staying connected and happy.

5 practical parenting tips for having truly enjoyable holidays and becoming a better parent in 2023.

Using little lies to get your children to behave might work short term but is detrimental to your relationship with your kids longer term.