Kimberly Gillan
Kimberly Gillan is a Melbourne journalist who covers wellbeing, social trends, parenting and travel.
What teachers wish the parents of ‘problem children’ knew
Teachers and parents can see different versions of the same child. Here’s how to communicate effectively.
- Kimberly Gillan
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No more nanna: Why grandparents are choosing their own monikers
Today’s grandparents are coming up with new nicknames to avoid the traditional “grandma” and “grandpa”, which they no longer feel suits them or their age.
- Kimberly Gillan
Raising boys isn’t as scary as you think. These experts are here to help
Parenting boys in 2026 can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to manage it without losing touch with your son.
- Kimberly Gillan
Life without social media is coming. Here’s how to help teens (minus the eye-roll)
The social media ban is coming, causing concern among parents and children as they grapple with a leaner online landscape. Here is how experts in the field are talking to their kids about it.
- Kimberly Gillan
Yes, it is possible to build a lucrative career in school hours. Here’s how
The 38-hour workweek is increasingly falling out of favour, as parents look for school-hours careers that can prove just as financially rewarding as full-time employment.
- Kimberly Gillan
‘Forty is a fork in the road’: Is it ever too late to change careers?
Making a career pivot can feel incredibly daunting, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the risk.
- Kimberly Gillan
A goal-setting getaway helps this family focus on the year ahead
Just as workplaces can benefit from setting yearly goals, the process can help families feel connected and inspired to succeed.
- Kimberly Gillan
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On an early date, Sammy introduced Rachael to his sport. Now, he’s her Olympic coach
Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn needs Samuel Free to be her husband some days, her coach others. The two aren’t always the same.
- Kimberly Gillan
‘A teachable moment’: The only upside to your kids missing out on Taylor Swift tickets
Experts share the best thing parents can say to kids and teens who are disappointed right now.
- Kimberly Gillan
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The achievement gap: Countering poverty’s profound influence on educational outcomes
We often associate poverty with a lack of food or housing, but for the 1.2 million Australian children and young people currently experiencing disadvantage, their circumstances can contribute to them falling behind at school.
- Kimberly Gillan