5 mental health tips for the end of the year
Psychologist Collett Smart discusses the importance of mental health and wellbeing at Christmas time and suggests five ways to look after your mental health.
Social media use at Christmas time
Psychologist Collett Smart discusses the positives and negatives of using social media, how to reduce social media use and provides five tips to use social media positively at Christmas time. 🎄Â
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!Â
“I couldn’t enjoy my baby”
As a brand new parent, I had barely a day of holding Hunter before I quickly became terribly concerned about his health.
3 tips for self-compassion
Research shows that our harshest critic is often ourselves, therefore, developing a sense of worth for yourself and ignoring self criticism is extremely important for your mental health and wellbeing.
Types of friends your child should avoid
Friends and friendships are a major part of your child’s life. đź‘But what type of friends are there and what types of friend relationships should my children avoid?
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?
Helping your child with separation anxiety
Is your child experiencing separation anxiety? Learn the early symptoms and how to conquer anxiety in your child.
How to avoid shame-based parenting
Are you shaming your child? Many parents are unknowingly shaming their children, and this can result in negative long-term effects.
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.
Mood swings and puberty—and 4 simple ways to cope
This is the time in our daughters’ lives where their hormones start surging, their bodies are changing with the onset of puberty and their relationships with their friends are becoming more important.