In 2015, David Bottomley found himself in a unique and frustrating situation. Earlier in the year, his son Stewart had fallen for a Spanish woman named Atenea, sparking a whirlwind trip to Spain to meet their future in-laws. With the… Continue Reading >
Navigating the legal intricacies of our lives can sometimes be daunting. Ensuring that our wishes and affairs are in order even when we can’t voice them ourselves cannot be understated. One critical tool for this is the power of attorney…. Continue Reading >
Pregnancy looks and feels different from woman to woman but also from pregnancy to pregnancy for the same woman. Depending on age, job type, and health risks, the list goes on. My first pregnancy in 2008 when I was a… Continue Reading >
Summer holidays are drawing to a close and school is going back around Australia. Many children may be a little anxious going back to school this year after the rollercoaster of 2020. One of the most important things parents can… Continue Reading >
The festive season represents many good things for most people. Family time, laughter, celebration, gifts and generally hanging with close friends and family. It also represents tough times for others – people who are alone and don’t have families or… Continue Reading >
…and create a Family celebration that’s full of meaning, connection, and happy memories! Christmas can be a uniquely challenging time of year for parents and teens. It only comes around once, so the occasion is loaded with cultural meaning, heightened… Continue Reading >
Have you found yourself frustrated with the seeming addiction your son or daughter has to their mobile device or gaming console? Do you feel like you are somehow letting your child down by allowing them to spend so much time… Continue Reading >
By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet Our day-to-day life is generally not managed with as much rigour and structure as we apply to a business or our paid employment. But there are some aspects of business that can provide… Continue Reading >
Many parents are noticing that after a period of screen time, children are often irritable and moody, short-tempered and foul. It’s not just small children – we notice this with adolescents and even adults. Most would agree: ‘Screen time equals… Continue Reading >
Being a parent is never an easy job but enduring multiple lock downs caused by Covid it can feel even more challenging. Until enough of the population is vaccinated so we build up herd immunity snap lock downs may become… Continue Reading >
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