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I went on an aerial obstacle course twice with my adult daughter with autism. Here’s what I learnt

The writer and her 22-year-old daughter with autism, Kate, tackled an obstacle course in the trees, navigating safety gear, suspended planks and fears.

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Reaping life’s lessons on a joyful farm

A break from city life in northern Chiang Rai, Thailand, might just be what the doctor ordered.

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Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?

It helps to have clear boundaries when it comes to managing screen time for teenagers.

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How fatherhood changes brain biology and body shape

Our brains are not fixed and remain malleable over the course of our lives, reorganising as we mature and engage in new experiences.

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Why I booked my adult child with special needs a treetop adventure course

The writer brought her daughter out on a forest adventure course near Bedok Reservoir.

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The simple joys of unhurried days and forest trails during a family holiday

The writer took in the pleasantly woodsy scent of the forest after the rain at Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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How to bridge the generation gap

Bridging the generation gap means that parents have to be more patient with their children, says the writer.

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Brainy kids earn parents bragging rights, but what happens when they grow up?

The writer says that being a gifted child is not necessarily a gift that keeps on giving.

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How to do more parenting by doing less

Every family needs its own rites of passage, moments when children leave the safety of home and experience the joys of flying solo.

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Sibling rivalry and bonding – the ties that bind over a lifetime

Shared experiences during the years of growing up make for bittersweet memories. And over the years, they draw siblings closer together.

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