Helping Our Kids Build a Healthy Body Image
Body image is a growing concern for many children—girls and boys alike—and it’s showing up earlier than ever. Research shows that a third of five-year-old…
Tag: Family Relationships
Getting Kids to Talk, Not Shrug: Simple Strategies for Meaningful Conversations
Your child climbs into the car after school, and you eagerly ask about their day. You’re genuinely excited to see them. The response? A mumbled…
Compassion: The Parenting Superpower You Need Today
Every interaction with your child is either building connection or creating distance. Most parents are unknowingly choosing distance without realising the long-term emotional consequences. The…
Why Is My Child Like This? Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour
As parents, we’ve all wondered, “Why is my child like this?” Whether it’s their quirky habits, emotional outbursts, or sibling spats, understanding our children’s behaviour can feel…
How to Survive (and Even Enjoy!) Family Road Trips This Summer
Family road trips can be both a blessing and a challenge. While long drives promise bonding and shared memories, they also test the patience of…
How to Really Play With Your Kids (and actually enjoy it as much as them)
Playing with your kids. It’s supposed to be fun—an enriching and bonding experience. Yet, for many of us—the overworked, the stressed, the ones who’ve traded…
Harnessing the Power of Soft Eyes
In the whirlwind of parenting, finding ways to remain calm and connected with your children is essential, especially during stressful moments. One powerful yet often…
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…
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…
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…
Understanding Fairness in Children: A Guide for Parents
“It’s Not Fair!” Navigating the complexities of fairness can be a challenging aspect of parenting, especially when children develop a strong sense of what is…
How To Solve “First Dibs”
Siblings fight. They want to go first. They want the bigger piece. They want to choose the music. They want… what they want! “Scissors, paper,…
My Child Won’t Share!
Helping Children Learn That Sharing is Caring Sharing is a vital skill in children’s social development, helping them build relationships and foster empathy. While young…