How to talk to kids about the floods
Children can be impacted by floods in a variety of ways. Here are some tips on how parents can help children affected or worried about floods.
Raising strong daughters in the 21st century
Two leading parenting writers—Maggie Dent and Madonna King—share the problems our girls face today, and the secret to raising strong daughters.
The attempts at work-life balance . . . I came unstuck
I was a health professional with years of experience supporting mums—but even I hit burnout in my motherhood experience. Here are seven things I learned.
Mum of school-aged girls? Watch out
Girls are doing worse than boys when it comes to their general wellbeing at school, a new study reveals.
How to talk to children about the Russia-Ukraine war
We chat with a child psychologist about her top tips on answering your kids’ questions about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Anxiety in children
Anxiety in children have grown to become the second highest mental health issue they face. How can parents recognise if their children have anxiety disorders and what can they do about it?
How to keep Christmas preparations realistic
We asked psychologist Collett Smart for her best holiday season tips to help keep Christmas preparations realistic and fun!
The hidden danger men face—and how you can help
Did you know that suicide rates in men are three times higher than for women, and are a leading cause of death in young men globally?
Pregnant in a pandemic
When COVID-19 arrived in Australia, I was 20 weeks into my third pregnancy, making it one of my biggest challenges yet.
Parenting a toddler? Simply step back and watch, study recommends
Parents reported significantly lower stress levels, with more confidence and a better understanding of their children’s capabilities.
How a conversation saved my life
The first time I tried to kill myself, I was just 12 years old. . . . Over the next eight years, I would try to take my life another 13 times.
Talking to children about that TikTok video
What you can do if your child’s watched that TikTok suicide video and how to prevent such incidents in future.