Kids born to Aussie couples who met online will be in the majority by 2038 says the first ‘Future of Dating’ report from Monash University and eharmony. They have predicted the effect online dating will have on families and relationships over the coming decades. By...
Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical psychologist says. Hoarding can affect anyone – no matter their age, gender or finances – and if you...
As Australia emerges from COVID-19, many have lost their jobs and businesses, resulting in high levels of mental distress, report Dr Barbara Broadway, Dr Julie Moschion and Dr Susan Méndez, particularly among parents. And the distress extends across all Australia’s states and territories, not just...
How can I help my child come out of his shell and be his own person, rather than a follower? ...
How do you cope as a family when a parent dies? One dad shares his story, plus advice on how to help a grieving child. “Nobody knows how I feel, Dad,” my teary-eyed little girl uttered to me as I put her to bed one evening. Amelia’s...
Does being grateful make a difference? Melissa Cowan reflects on the art of saying thanks....
It’s easy to get hot and bothered during a family Christmas. But the science of gratitude can help you not only cope, but enjoy, the festive season, writes Aaron Jarden. Christmas can be a stressful time of year. You will blow your budget, your relatives will...
Research by Penny Van Bergen, Linda J. Graham and Naomi Sweller looked at who students remember as their favourite and least favourite teachers, and why. Most of us can remember a favourite teacher. Some of us can also remember a teacher we didn’t get on with...
Professor of Social Work, Cathy Humphreys discusses the risks of family violence during COVID-19 isolation and which support services are working well.Listen to the podcast Link here“Isolation is bad for a lot of people,” says Cathy Humphreys, Professor of Social Work at the University of...
It’s nice to sit on a beach and watch my girls play with their team of cousins, knowing that they will all share the same fond memories of Christmas, writes Joseph Kelly’s who finds his large family holidays at Christmas have come full circle. Having emigrated...
