The psychology of isolation Self-isolation can be difficult and boring,report Associate Professor Janet Scull and Associate Professor Terry Bowles but it can also be an opportunity for self-reflection and renewal. In many cultures, this is traditionally the purpose self-isolation has served. Self-isolation in religious traditions is in...
Are digital technologies a growing distraction in the learning environment? A new report thinks so. The Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney has released the first in a series of Growing Up Digital Australia reports, with initial research painting a worrying picture of changed learning...
Katherine Kirkwood searches high and low to find the whipped coffee trend taking over the internet during coronavirus isolation If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, TikTok or Facebook lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a video of someone whipping together sugar, instant coffee and boiling water....
If you are sheltering in your home Donna Hay suggests that nothing beats her nourishing chicken noodle soup to keep your families' spirits high! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1...
Infertility affects countless women, but what if we are unconsciously preventing ourselves from falling pregnant, asks Rachel Freeman. We had been married a month to the day when I realised my period was late. We’d made the decision to delay our honeymoon so we could spend...
Baby-ing (and parenting!) is hard work. And there’s no denying that it can play havoc with your ability to function. We at Childmags know that you know there are great apps out there, ones that will legitimately make your life easier and more fun. But...
Natasha Lunn, an Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Medela support partner – shares some practical help for pregnant women or breastfeeding mums and their families to stay happy and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. I work with many mums offering advice, support and understanding....
Researcher Alison Willis reports, that, as children learn from home, parents are effectively running two schedules – work and school. Some children may not be able to get through all the work their school assigns in the time they have, which can leave parents feeling...
6 things to think about if you have diabetes and want a baby and 1 if you don't, report Freya MacMillan, David Simmons, and Tinashe Dune The number of people with diabetes is expected to increase from 463 million in 2019 to 700 million by 2045...
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new reports Donna Lee Brien. Pickling foods in vinegar or fermenting them in brine is one of the oldest food preservation methods. The earliest archeological evidence comes from Ancient Mesopotania and the Tigris River Valley...
