Women are so often the focus in conversations about infertility – which is defined as “a failure to establish a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse”. In reality, when you look at the causes of infertility, a third of the issues are with the woman, a third are due to the men … Read more
“The obligation for working mothers is a very precise one: the feeling that one ought to work as if one did not have children, while raising one’s children as if one did not have a job.” So said Australian political journalist Annabel Crabb. I can identify. After all, I have had a few (OK, fine, … Read more
In short: Experts warn parents should be on the look out for signs their children may be affected by ongoing news coverage of the Bondi stabbings. Signs to look out for are becoming withdrawn, asking questions, sleep problems or acting out. They encourage parents to be open and reassure children while not dismissing their emotions. … Read more
Family glued to separate devices? Elise Waghorn shares some tips for connecting again. It’s Saturday afternoon and the kids are all connected to separate devices. So are the parents. Sound familiar? Many families want to set ground rules to help them reduce their screen time – and have time to connect with each other, without … Read more
When Josh Kilroy was a toddler, he was bitten on the face by his family’s pet dog. A few years later, he was jumping on a neighbour’s trampoline when their dog “launched” and bit him on the back — and wouldn’t let go. “I was petrified from here on out of dogs until I was … Read more
In her new book “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans,” Aliza Pressman outlines how parents can raise resilient kids. Pressman is a developmental psychologist and co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. One key step is self-regulation, or the ability to respond to experiences in a way that is socially … Read more
The increasing popularity of “gentle parenting” has launched a new buzzword into the child-rearing landscape: co-regulation. Co-regulation refers to an adult helping a child soothe their own emotions during a stressful incident. Let’s say a child has a meltdown at the supermarket. Instead of admonishing them, gentle parenting, also known as responsive parenting, calls for … Read more
As a psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 20 years studying how to care for and raise good humans. The overlooked skill I always tell new parents to teach is inner efficiency. Inner efficacy is an individual’s belief in their own capacity to do what it takes to meet their goals. Self-esteem might say, “I’m amazing!” but … Read more
No parent looks forward to their child’s next tantrum. But instead of dreading it, treating each tantrum as a learning opportunity could help your child learn to better manage their emotions — a skill they’ll need to be happier and more successful as they grow up. After all, the occasional angry outburst is inevitable, says … Read more
Parenting can be tricky. While we want to ensure that we provide the best of everything to our children, it is also important to be strict at times when we need to teach values and skills to the children. Children can act up at times – when they show tantrums or behave impatiently, it can … Read more