Do you want your kids to be happy? Of course you do! We all do… But how many parents actually talk to their kids about how to lead a happy life and what it actually means to be happy? Ellen Jackson from Potential Psychology is The People Potential Specialist. She writes about human experience and why we… {read more}
Parenting
The Insidious Role of Disrespect in Violence Against Women… and What You Can Do About It
Many people will agree that violence against women, in any form, is wrong. What people often don’t realise is that the cycle of violence can start with attitudes and beliefs that boys and girls develop as children. Saying things like, “Boys will be boys” or “He did it because he likes you” create and reinforce harmful… {read more}
How to Talk to Your Kids About Feelings
We all experience different feelings every day: happiness, sadness, pride, anger, surprise, anxiety and many more. Do your kids know the names of these different emotions? Do they know how to cope with them? I’m excited to have Janine Halloran here on the blog today, who is the founder of Coping Skills for Kids where… {read more}
How to Talk to Kids About Scary News
Communication is a huge part of relationships. We talk to our kids every day. They are learning from our verbal and non-verbal behaviour, as well as taking in information from everyone else around them. As parents, it can sometimes be confronting to discuss different issues with our kids. What do we say? How much detail… {read more}
How to Teach Kids about Gender Differences and Equality
Are you the type of parent that would get their son a doll and/or give their daughter a truck? If so, I’m guessing you gave already considered the importance of raising the next generation to respect gender differences and value equality. As much as I have tried to nurture certain traditionally “feminine” qualities in my… {read more}
Exploring Parental Stress as a Culturally Constructed Phenomenon
Have you ever wondered if the pressure you feel as a parent is “normal”? Is it the same amount of pressure your own parents felt? How does it compare to other parents living right now on the other side of the world? Dr. Jane Scott is a trained pediatrician and neonatologist who has lived in… {read more}
25+ Gifts That Help You Deliver Social Impact With Your Buying Power
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Australia Post Over the last few years, our family has made a big effort to be selective about the gifts we give to each other as well as to our extended family and friends. Is the item meaningful and memorable? Will it be used for a long time? Who… {read more}
Family Patterns that Teach Boys to Respect Women
When I became a mother of boys, one of my main concerns was: How am I going to ensure my sons are respectful of women? My husband is a wonderful father but there are so many negative influences in the world today, I worried this would not be enough. I have done my own brainstorming… {read more}
