Why sugar is so much worse for teenage brains
Teens are particularly drawn to rewards, including eating tasty foods high in fat and sugar. The effect of sugar on teenage brains can be significant. The rate of obesity is …
Wellbeing
17 projects for older kids that will help them find their passion
The best projects for older kids are all about something they can get into that builds each day. It might be a fitness challenge, learning a language, practising an instrument …
What is ‘parental burnout’ and what can you do about it?
For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leaves us with little time to take care of our own wellbeing. …
6 tips for avoiding drama in your life (and what to do when you can’t)
I am a simple person with a simple outlook on life and unless I’m watching it on stage or screen, I absolutely despise drama. In fact, I’ve made avoiding drama …
How to be a mum when you’re exhausted
Some days, like today, I’m just a bone-weary exhausted mum. It comes from all the doing. It’s days like this when we are told to ‘just take a break’ or ‘be …
Parenting styles: Why being a ‘conscious parent’ matters
The program Parental Guidance has been showing on Channel 9 recently. This is the second season of the show that pits 12 sets of parents with very different parenting styles …