This article was developed by Raising Children Network in collaboration with Meredith Rayner, psychologist. Physical distancing can give you more opportunities to spend time together as a family. And by spending more time together as a family, you can build relationships and help your children feel...
Family members confined together in isolation can soon start to get on each other’s nerves, says Associate Professor Terry Bowles. However, research shows that the way families communicate can help.One of the obvious consequences of close isolation is that space becomes compressed – physically, psychologically...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Struggling to keep up the interest in home schooling your kids? You are not alone! Even Schools struggle to cover all content in the Australian Curriculum under normal circumstances. Instead of engaging a cleaner your might feel less stressed with a home tutor during these COVID-19...
Access tips and resources from teacher educator and former classroom teacher and homeschooling mum, Dr Nikki Brunker. These tips will keep your kids engaged and learning while they are at home during the Coronavirus outbreak. ~See Dr Nikki Brunker talk about her Top tips for parents and...
One early childhood educator is pushing against remote teaching for our youngest children and this is why. With the current rapid evolution from classroom teaching to online and remote delivery, the early childhood sector is in a strange place. We’re an evolving industry that’s been pushing...
