Summer is nearly here. And with that comes days at the beach and the pool, lots of sun and heat and, of course, sticky treats, like ice cream and paddle pops. While a lot of kids (and parents) embrace those things, other children, especially those...
2020 has been a very different year for nearly every person on the planet. And it can be very tempting to give into the Coronavirus dread and give up on Christmas this year altogether. But, as much as we can, we should try to continue on...
Labels, words used to describe and define a person, are used frequently in complimentary and pejorative ways. As parents we tend to discourage our children from using nasty labels and will tell them not to call each other names. However, it is easy to inadvertently...
We’ve been rocked by terribly sad news of suicide lately. First came the news of the two devastating teen suicides only weeks apart at Iona College in Brisbane. Only a couple of weeks later we were overwhelmed by the horrific live stream of the suicide...
All children have tantrums, and all children disobey their parents sometimes. In fact, all children are just plain defiant once in a while. But when defiance gets out of control, it can turn into an exhausting battle of wills between the parent and the child....
It’s almost Father’s Day, and many dads look forward to spending the day with their children. But not every dad will have that chance. Sometimes dads aren’t able to be as involved with their children’s lives as they might like. This may happen if the...
If you ask someone about assertiveness, they are likely to say it means standing up for yourself and that it’s a good way to be. But putting this idea into practice is something many of us find challenging. Let’s explore some common reasons why people...
Being a parent brings inexpressible joy. But being a parent is also a lot of work. A study in the US shows that mothers work an average of 98 hours per week. In Australia, the Australian Institute of Family Studies’ research puts that number at about...
They’re being called ‘Generation Covid’. They’re the young Australians who have seen their plans, hopes and dreams shattered because of the global pandemic. And, they’re struggling to cope with the rising anxiety. For the past three months, researchers at Swinburne University have been surveying people across Australia,...
Getting out the door in the morning is sometimes a trial. Parents struggle to get kids out of bed and ready for the day with their uniforms on and teeth brushed, while at the same time trying to get themselves ready for their work day....