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One of the beautiful things about raising children is having the opportunity to watch them grow and form their own opinions on the big issues facing our nation. I love Australia, and I feel incredibly lucky to live in such an amazing, complex, beautiful country, but the idea of celebrating Australia Day on the 26th of January – a day of historic hurt for First Nations people – is a little tricky, especially for parents who grew up in a very different time. If you’re looking for a way to open up conversations with your tweens and…
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Beware the drama cyclone …
This past month I’ve been talking to tween and teen girls about walking towards drama cyclones. Every time you join in gossiping about someone either online or in-person…
This week I BOUGHT THE CAKE …
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s in Chapel Hill, Brisbane eggs on toast (or baked beans on toast) was a standard dinner at least…
The book of secrets …
I always wanted a daughter. Always. And when my husband and I discovered our first baby was a girl I was overjoyed. Before she was even born I…
My 10 yo daughter wants Instagram. What do I say to her?
Yesterday the 10-year-old daughter of a friend of mine asked me when I thought her mum should allow her to have Instagram. The first thing I did was…
A letter to my niece before she starts high school …
My gorgeous 12 yo niece Elouise starts high school next week and so this week I sat her down to give her some Aunt-to-niece advice about what i…
#DoItForDolly
I remember 14. My life was about watching Young Talent Time, trying to learn the lyrics to the Bangles’ Manic Monday, perming my hair, writing fan letters to…
I want you to join me on #teamgirls …
When I was fifteen if you’d asked me what my life purpose was, I would have mumbled something about marrying Kirk Cameron and working as a children’s TV…
Before You Hit Send – social media tips for parents + tweens + teens
STEP 1. BASIC ONLINE DO’S & DONT’S Don’t use your child’s photo or real name when setting up apps or certain social media accounts. Don’t accept friend requests…
The List part 2: resources for tween and teenage boys
First up – if you’re looking for my resources list for teenage GIRLS. Click here. So. Houston, we have a problem. Go searching for inspiring, uplifting books, websites…
The List: My go-to resources for tween and teen girls …
Here it is. My go-to list. (If you’re looking for my list of resources for teenage BOYS click here) I feel like so many parents are feeling anxious…
About Bec
Over the past 25 years Rebecca Sparrow has earned a living as a travel writer, a television publicist, a marketing executive, a magazine editor, a TV scriptwriter, a radio producer, a newspaper columnist and as an author.
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