‘Too pretty to do maths’?
The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m too pretty to do math”....
05 July, 2026
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Why focusing on how and why you eat may be the key to healthy eating
Why focusing on how and why you eat may be the key to healthy eating.When most people think about “healthy eating”, they usually focus on what they eat...
26 June, 2026
Teen Privacy: When Parents Should Step Back
— and When They Should Step In. Into Adolescence As children move into the teenage years, privacy becomes more important — but so do trust, boundaries and calm parental involvement. “Private!” “Keep out!” “Don’t come in!” For many parents, the first signs of adolescence are small but unmistakable:...
25 June, 2026
Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness
Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness...
25 June, 2026
More Than a Haircut: Why Hairdressers Often Become Trusted Listeners
A trip to the salon can be about much more than a trim, colour or manicure. Hair and beauty salons are described as spaces of self-care. But when people share more with their hairdresser than their therapist, who is really doing the care work? Asks...
18 June, 2026
Does your school do mental health checks?
They should be regular, reports Shane Rogers, not just a one‑off. Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. It is also estimated that more than 50% of children...
27 May, 2026
Why pretend play is a magical part of childhood.
New research suggests it can also help mental health, reports Fotini Vasilopoulos, Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be...
25 May, 2026
The 7-7-7 Parenting Rule Is All Over TikTok — But Does It Really Work?
A viral parenting trend says 21 minutes a day can help parents reconnect with their children. The idea is simple, but experts say the real value is presence — not a perfect formula....
21 May, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed? Your nervous system may be asking for a pause
Feeling overwhelmed, wired or exhausted? asks Amy Loughman. Here’s what people mean when they say the nervous system is overloaded — and simple ways to help the body and mind settle. You might have heard people talking about their nervous system being “overloaded” or “dysregulated”...
17 May, 2026
School Morning Chaos? These Simple Family Tricks Can Help
From missing shoes to forgotten lunchboxes, school mornings can feel like a race against the clock. But a few small changes the night before can make getting out the door far less stressful for everyone. There’s a reason so many parents feel worn out before the...
14 May, 2026