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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on

Many parents focus on grades and activities but forget to foster one key life skill.

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While many parents focus on grades and extracurriculars, one of the most overlooked skills is emotional intelligence. File image

Kmart walkie-talkie warning after mother hears man ‘moaning’

The woman was horrified by what she heard through the products.

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A mother has warned parents to supervise children playing with walkie-talkies, after she heard a disturbing sound come from a set she bought at Kmart for kids’ Christmas presents.

The secret to raising mentally strong kids: ‘Better equipped to handle life’s challenges’

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Helping your children develop mental strength means allowing them to ‘own’ their emotions. File image

Chloe saw a little boy face down in the water. Then she realised it was her son

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Chloe Freeman is urging parents to be on guard after her three-year-old son Lewis almost drowned.

Mum’s Christmas tree warning after toddler bitten by deadly spider

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Tommy spent days in the hospital after being put into an induced coma due to a funnel web spider bite on Tuesday.

The hidden danger in a common children’s Christmas present

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Parents are being warned to monitor their children’s online activity, ahead of many being gifted new technology items for Christmas.