Author Lauren Thompson gives some tips for helping young children learn to be more positive and not give in to negative feelings. Each day, we generate over 10,000 thoughts. If a majority of these thoughts are negative and unkind, it can have a significant impact on...
Hume Community Housing is set to establish a groundbreaking refuge in Port Stephens, offering vital support and shelter for women and children facing domestic and family violence. This initiative is made possible by a substantial investment from the NSW State Government, totaling $484.3 million, which...
There are drug-free ways to stop thinking about food so much, reports Vivienne Lewis “Food noise” or thinking about food constantly is not helpful to anyone’s mental health and well-being. When we become obsessed with any one line of thought (in this case, food), we can become...
The headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation conducted a survey of 3,107 young people, which revealed the following: Desire to Disconnect: Approximately 51% of the young people surveyed expressed a desire to disconnect from social media platforms. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Despite wanting to...
How often do you hear ‘No, I still want that!’, write Shane Rogersand Natalie Gately In any household with children there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like sporting victories and random impulse buys bring in a stream of toys, clothes...
It's on LiSTNR, with a fresh season that puts the spotlight on dads. Renowned midwife Cath Curtain teams up with Chris Taylor, known for his work on The Chaser and the acclaimed series Upright, to deliver an engaging and relatable podcast experience. Chris Taylor opens up...
Ron Schweitzer reflects on the way in which he communicates with his children. In September 1991, I attended a counselling course that changed my life forever. While I found the ideas in the course generally very exciting, it was the session on ‘Men’s Violence At Home’...
A recent study conducted by Monash University has raised concerns about the increased dispensing of psychotropic medications to Australian children and adolescents. The study found that the use of these drugs among young people has doubled in less than a decade, which is a worrisome...
Exhausted, disconnected and fed up – what is ‘parental burnout'? asks researcher Alan Ralph. For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leave them with little time to take care of their own well-being. This can...
A Wake-up Call for Parents: Understanding the Irreversible Impact on Young Lives Esra Haynes was a thirteen-year-old girl who recently lost her life to chroming—a drug craze that, according to recent studies, is increasing in popularity among young Australians. Esra was at a friend's sleepover when she...
