How we can prevent our kids from burning out
Reflecting upon my childhood, I vividly recall the women around me. I saw busy women, productive women, bustling women, juggling women and often, stressed out and exhausted women. My mum …
Depression
6 research-based strategies to help protect teen girls’ mental health
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. …
I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help?
Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just …
Things Teens Ask: ‘What is wrong with me? I’m never happy and I hate school’
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s talking to a teen who says ‘I’m never happy’. Hi, I was just …
21 ways to make time for each other
It’s R U OK? Day today. A great opportunity to reach out to those near and far and say “I see you, how do you feel today?” And a reminder …
Plant-based eating is good for teen gut health
It’s virtually impossible to read anything online these days without stumbling over the words microbiome and gut health. But rather being ‘just another wellness trend’, good gut health is believed …