That voice in our heads can get pretty nasty, can’t it? It just loves to tell us what we’re doing wrong, what we aren’t capable of, how terrible we look. Today we talked to trainer and author Lizzie Williamson about how to silence the negative...
Does being grateful make a difference? Melissa Cowan reflects on the art of saying thanks....
“Stupid coronavirus!” I heard my six-year-old mumble while talking in her sleep. “Stupid coronavirus indeed!” Hearing this reminded me these are strange and worrying times for young children. While we need to look after ourselves and others, we also need to consider how all this is affecting...
Jodi Wilson chats to us about mindfulness in motherhood and balancing her time between the digital world and the simple things in life....
Everyday battles to get your child to co-operate...
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...
The Karma Class If you are finding that being at home and trying to be a teacher to your kids is becoming very stressful, Beth Borowsky, the founder of The Karma Class , decided to launch an online platform designed to bring her tools bringing calm...
Is our desire to keep our kids constantly stimulated actually having the opposite effect?...
Sheree Gleeson reflects on her desire for her children to have the idle hours that are so often at the heart of our most meaningful moments The nature of screens screen them Are my children making memories that count? That’s something I agonise over as I watch...
Does the school syllabus need a shake up? From financial budgeting, culture studies to empathy and sustainable living. These are a few skills you wish they taught in schools....
