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Author Archives: Jo Lamble
Why mothers criticise other mums
I can’t help but comment on the latest spate of mums being vilified by other mothers – Jackie O for bottle feeding her baby while crossing the road and for going back to work too soon; Katie Holmes for allowing … Continue reading
Mental Health Myths
At least 20-25% of us will experience a mental health issue at some point in our lives. Having a mental health issue is incredibly tough. Ignorance in the community just increases the stigma. Here is my attempt to bust some … Continue reading
Forget the tone
Don’t use that tone with me! Watch your tone young lady! It was the tone of your voice that upset me. I am always hearing people commenting on the tone of what was said to them, as if there is … Continue reading
Talking to children about disasters
Most adults are feeling overwhelmed by the devastation experienced so far in 2011 – floods in Queensland and Victoria, the earthquake in Christchurch and now the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Many people are commenting that they are feeling … Continue reading
Is this man available?
If he’s married, he’s unavailable. If he’s living in a de facto relationship, he’s unavailable. If he’s dating someone else or he’s grieving the loss of his last relationship, he’s unavailable. Sound simple? It is simple, but sometimes it’s hard … Continue reading
Toxic friends
Friendships are one of the most important parts of life. Research has shown that in many ways, our friends have a greater influence over us than our partners or family – whether we are 15 or 45. When we are … Continue reading
Sense of entitlement
How often have these thoughts run through your mind? It’s not fair. I don’t deserve this. They owe me. Why shouldn’t I have that? Everyone else seems to get what they want – why not me? Most of us will … Continue reading
Multi-tasking
Many women pride themselves on being able to do more than one thing at the same time. They can find it terribly frustrating if they have a male partner who does not share the same skill. Mums often say that … Continue reading
Making decisions
How often have you chastised yourself, your partner or your children for failing to make a decision? It can be so frustrating to be with someone who has trouble making decisions and it can be debilitating for the indecisive people … Continue reading
Narcissism
Narcissism is a term that’s used a lot these days and many people are wondering whether the number of narcissists is on the rise. It may just be that there is a greater understanding of the concept or it might … Continue reading