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Growing up comes with questions. Find a calmer place to explore family life, relationships and the digital world—one conversation at a time.
Thoughtful reading. A little more understanding.
Growing together, a conversation at a time.
Before the advice, a little time to listen.
A cup of tea. An open question. A small pause that gives the other person room to speak.
2 min readRead the conversation guideA little reading for everyday life.
Original guides, thoughtful examples and questions to take with you.
Reading together, at any age
A shared story can create space for a conversation of your own.
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Friendship, change and belonging
You can make room for new friendships without having every social situation figured out.
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When online behaviour becomes hurtful
Recognising repeated harm and finding a safe way to ask for help.
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Discover the educational focus behind the historical Alice references and the independent reading room you’ll find here.
The story behind AliceThe latest reads.
How to Make an Expression of Appreciation Feel Specific and Sincere
Make appreciation feel sincere by naming the action or quality you valued, explaining why it mattered, keeping praise proportionate, and choosing words and a setting that suit the…
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When to Explain Unfamiliar Words During a Read-Aloud
Pause when an unfamiliar word blocks a child’s understanding. Otherwise, use nearby context to predict its meaning, continue to a natural break, and verify the prediction afterward.
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How to Respond to Nonconsensual Intimate Images Online Without Spreading Them Further
Respond without spreading the image further. Understand why private sharing is not consent to wider distribution, when not to create another copy, and how StopNCII works for eligible…
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What to Do When You Are Repeatedly Left Out of Group Activities
Record the pattern, make a clear request to participate, and privately ask a trusted adult for a specific change that supports respectful inclusion in the next group activity.
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How to Respond When Someone Keeps Interrupting You
Use a brief, composed phrase to finish your point. If interruptions continue, discuss a specific example privately, explain its effect, and request a practical change.
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How to Use Wordless Picture Books to Help Children Tell Stories
Use illustrations, open-ended questions, turn-taking, and simple sequencing prompts to help your child build, retell, and reimagine stories from wordless picture books.
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