The Case for Risky Play in an Age of Overprotection
We've become so obsessed with a well-intentioned desire to protect our kids from every possible bump and bruise that we've forgotten something crucial…
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How to Deal With a Stubborn Child
Parenting a stubborn child can be a challenging journey filled with frustrations and emotional hurdles. Understanding the root of stubbornness is key to effective communication…
How to Respond When Triggered by Your Child
Learn how to respond instead of react in parenting. Understand your triggers, control your response, and create stronger connections with your child
Unplugged Parenthood: Reducing Screen Time to Strengthen Family Connections
In today’s digital age, the movement toward giving our children an “Unplugged Childhood” is gaining momentum. But what about parents? Our own screens have become…
Help For The ADHD Parent
There is so much information available for parents of children with ADHD. But where is help for the parent with ADHD? How can you navigate…
Resilience Myth Busting
In the labyrinth of parenting advice, certain myths persist like stubborn weeds. Let’s unravel a few of these myths and discover the real pathways to…
Nurturing Intimacy: Secrets to Sustaining Strong Sexual Connection
“Is it just me? Or am I the only one who has zero interest in being intimate with my partner?” We asked this question on…
How Being a Mum Can Pump Up Your Résumé
Motherhood is amazing, right? But, according to ABC writer Jess Ong, it’s also one of the most challenging, isolating, and undervalued roles in society. And…
The 5 Things That Harm Marriage the Most
Personal Reflections on Marriage I’ve just finished reading a book called Get Married by University of Virginia sociologist – and lead researcher on The National…
Dysregulated & Dangerous
Parenting defiant teens can be a challenging experience for families, often leaving parents feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and alone. As teens seek independence, behaviours like rebellion and…
The Power of ‘School Belonging’
What is School Belonging? School belonging, also known as school connectedness, is like being part of a club where you feel good about school, like…
Our Phones Are Wrecking Us
The Case Against Screens for Young Children I’ve always been part of the anti-screen choir for younger kids. Moreover, my views on what’s happening with…
Bad Influence of Influencers
In today’s digital age, social media influencers play a significant role in shaping the interests and aspirations of young people. For parents, this influence can…
Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Self Loathing
The Growing Crisis of Anxiety and Perfectionism Comparison. Competition. The perpetual feeling that “I’m not enough”. Something is happening to many of our kids. It’s…
Overcoming Perfectionism: Helping Kids Thrive by Embracing Imperfection
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “My child is a perfectionist,” you’re not alone. Understanding the roots of perfectionism and how it differs from healthy striving can be…
3 Things Parents Need to Know About Schoolies
Your Grade 12 school-leaver might be hassling you right now. Schoolies Week is coming up later this year. Bookings need to be made. Commitments need…