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Parenting is an exercise in organisation, communication, and flexibility at the best of times. Co-parenting, particularly in blended families, is even more complicated. And in the midst of a pandemic, it’s exponentially harder. Continue reading “A Roadmap for Co-Parents During COVID-19”
I recently received an anonymous message from a devastated mum. After reading one of my articles about why we should never threaten our child with abandonment – like “If you don’t get in the car right now I’ll leave you here at the park”, she wrote in anguish: Continue reading “What to do When You’ve Made a Mistake With Your Child”
A few Saturday nights ago (only 36 hours before all restaurants and cafes were closed by the government) my 17-year-old daughter grabbed the car keys, called out “See ya Dad!” and ran down the front steps to head out with friends. Continue reading “How to Get Your Teen to Take Isolation and Social Distancing Seriously”
We’re living in unprecedented times. Offices are shut, streets are increasingly empty, and some people are locking themselves away. The uncertainty that we are grappling with is challenging enough for us as adults, but it’s also hard on our children. Continue reading “My Child is Struggling Because Everything Is Being Cancelled”
The 20th of March is International Day of Happiness, which has been declared and celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. It’s the day that recognises that happiness is a fundamental human goal. Continue reading “5 Ways to Promote Happiness in Your Family”
Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother is single-handedly raising three children, working full-time, and trying to do the impossible; stay calm and level while doing it all. Continue reading “Helping Your Child with Depression”
You’ve been on the sidelines of the netball court (or soccer pitch, etc) cheering and encouraging. Continue reading “Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport”
I’ve been running parenting workshops full-time around Australia for close to ten years and in all that time no parent has ever told me:
“Excess screen time has reduced our attention span to eight seconds, one less than that of a goldfish.”
Continue reading “5 Better Conversations To Have About Screens”
The ongoing bushfires around Australia are extraordinary. We’ve all seen them. Too many have experienced them or had close encounters, either personally or through a friend or loved one.