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Category Archives: Parenting
Fighting in front of children
The goal for most parents is to shield children from arguments. New parents often reassure me that they aim to never fight in front of the children. They are often surprised to hear my response, which is: There is much … Continue reading
Planting seeds
When parents think about their children becoming teenagers, they often brace themselves for a rough ride. Some parents dread their chatty primary school aged children becoming moody, secretive and monosyllabic. Others are petrified of their kids “going off the rails” … Continue reading
What’s the rush?
It’s NAPLAN time again. That time of year when Australian school children are tested to see how they are performing relative to their peers. There are clear signs that this year, the pressure seems to be even greater than ever. … Continue reading
Why we can’t give up trying to change the fashion industry
It’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and once again the argument is raised – Are the models too thin? Members of the fashion industry are quoted as saying that many of the models are naturally thin or athletic. Some designers are … Continue reading
Anxiety’s many disguises
Anxiety is often misunderstood – particularly in children. It’s fairly easy to tell that your child is anxious if they are afraid of the dark or they don’t cope well with separation. Likewise, many parents know that their son or … Continue reading
Calling all cool kids
Friday 15 March 2013 is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. It’s an obvious opportunity to raise awareness of the bullying that continues to take place in schools and workplaces. Most schools have a zero tolerance policy … Continue reading
Warning signs of an impending eating disorder
To treat a full blown eating disorder is a long process. Catching one before it takes hold can save so much turmoil and heartache for the whole family. A lot of teenage boys and girls express body image concerns and … Continue reading
Parenting an adult
Yesterday my 18 year old son finished his final exams. He was ecstatic. I was in tears. Because he’d been so chilled throughout the exam period, there was no relief for me that it was all over. And because he’s … Continue reading
Home alone
How young is too young to leave your child home alone? Until they become adults, children are the legal responsibility of their parents. So if there is any doubt in your mind about leaving your child home alone, then don’t … Continue reading
Advertise adulthood
What do our children think when they look at us? They see stressed and tired adults with a never ending list of chores. They hear us apologising for having to stay late at work and complaining about our jobs. They … Continue reading