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Raising our children to like themselves

Recently, together with my friend Dr Vanessa Lapointe and a team of helpers, I ran ...

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Helping teens find their own inner compass

The last month or so, much has been shared in the media and on socials ...

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21 Things I have learnt in my first 70 years of life

Turning big ‘0’ birthdays is often a time for reflection and this one has certainly ...

Why the big people raising little people need to prioritise their needs too

The just-released News Corp Great Australian Parent Survey 2025 has revealed some disturbing truths about ...

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Some things I’ve learnt about parenting, friendship, work, loss and ageing from Maggie Dent

By Carmen Myler I first heard about Maggie Dent when I saw a flyer for ...

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Creating Effective, Happy Families in 2025: Insights from Chat GPT on Maggie Dent’s Philosophies around Parenting

As we step further into 2025, family dynamics are evolving at a rapid pace. The ...

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Some gifts to remind you and your family they matter

I am a big believer in having positive messages displayed around the home… especially when ...

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Why are so many of our kids, teens & adults feeling so lonely?

“In 2022, just over 1 in 6 (16%) Australians were experiencing loneliness. As of 2022, ...

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Teens & Cars: What parents need to know

The death of any child is horrendous for parents. Multiple deaths, especially of family members ...

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‘It’s out of control… it’s insidious… it’s not okay’: Sexual Harassment of Teachers Report

A couple of years ago, the team at Collective Shout and I found ourselves comparing ...

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Top Tips: Family friendly games (not online or digital)

A recurring theme is how can we help our kids master disappointment and learn to ...