Family Connection & Communication

Australia’s under-16 social media ban is here. What’s changed at home, what hasn’t, and how parents can use this moment with steadiness.

This Christmas morning will probably look a lot like last year: wrapping paper carnage, someone looking for batteries, and at least one shiny new device in the hands of an excited kid. The excitement is real, and so is that little knot in your stomach as you wonder what’s actually behind that screen, and whether you’re about to spend the holidays arguing about passwords, apps, or late-night scrolling. Here’s the reality: we want our kids to be safe, savvy, and sensible with t