Everyone knows that too much technology, without enough exercise or social engagement, is not in the best interests of the child. Everyone knows that children can be bullied online – but sometimes we do not realise how unsafe our child may be. It seems that for most parents, there is an ongoing balancing act with…
Uncertain, unpredictable and unprecedented. They’re all words we’ll forever associate with the age of COVID-19. The pandemic has upended our lives in previously unimaginable ways, with restrictions so severe that Australians have been penalised just for leaving their homes. Now, though, there is an end in sight. And whilst we are not there yet –…
The world as we know it has changed dramatically over a short period of time and many children, even the younger ones, will be picking up that something strange is going on. Talking to our children about feelings including anxiety is crucial. Perhaps they are now staying home when they used to be in day…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a pandemic, school are facing temporary closures and sporting events are being cancelled around the country. As COVID-19 spreads around the globe how do we, as parents, speak to our children about COVID-19 while protecting their mental health? Australian Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Associate Professor Amanda Gordon agrees…
For many of us, what we face as coronavirus continues to spread is unprecedented,and the associated anxiety around coronavirus pandemic is on the rise. And it can cause fear and anxiety every which way we turn. We’re facing social isolation and possibly working from home and employers put precautionary measures in place to slow the…
As workplaces across Australia encourage their employees to work from home, it’s important to take a moment to consider the impact this could have on mental health. Amid the surge in Australian coronavirus cases, health authorities have advised we practice social distancing in order ‘flatten the curve’ and slow the rate of transmission, and this…
Secrecy and shame around periods is slowly being phased out as more women talk openly about their menstrual cycle. We need to banish period stigma both individually and collectively. For the majority of Gen Y, growing up the word ‘period’ was only uttered when it referred to your class timetable. Read this article on Body+Soul.…
