Self-isolation at home when home doesn’t feel safe
“I’m reading all the posts about social distancing and isolating with our ‘happy’ families. But what if the family is not so happy?” asks one of our Mumlyfe readers. What …
Mental health
How your family can survive lockdown without killing each other
Chances are you’re in lockdown with the kids at home right now, or very soon will be. Confined to four walls and, if you’re lucky, a garden. No excursions, no …
5 ways to improve kids’ mental health literacy
Mums, our kids aren’t doing well. The Beyond Blue statistics on youth mental health are alarming: more than 50% of mental health issues begin before the age of 14; one …
Helping your child overcome perfectionism
Perfectionism is a curse that many of us live with but there is hope. Your child (and you!) can overcome perfectionism – or at least temper it a bit so that …
Neuroscience is unlocking the mysteries of the teen brain
Neuroscience is delving into the mysteries of the teen brain and finding some very surprising intel. How would you describe an average teenager? For most people, the following characteristics might …