By: Laura BennettAs the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonThe long days of school holidays can be challenging for families. Work commitments keep parents out of the home and away from their children. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children complain about how ‘bored’ they are. The remedy for many...
By: McCrindleEach year Australia’s states and territories publish the top names given to babies in the previous year. McCrindle collates this data from the respective states and territories, analyses it, and uncovers the nation-wide trends. The data is in, and Australia’s top baby...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonBeing in love feels amazing. And it’s incredibly good for you. New research shows having parents in love is also incredibly good for our kids.As humans we love love. We crave love and affection, and most of us love to give love as much as we receive it....
By: Laura BennettKeeping the kids entertained is a tall order at the moment. Between the closure of their usual outdoor hangouts and the time pressure on parents, giving kids meaningful activities to do can be tough.To help at least make the routine of church on Sundays an easier one, former...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonThe 20th of March is International Day of Happiness, which has been declared and celebrated by the United Nations since 2012. It’s the day that recognises that happiness is a fundamental human goal.A mountain of research shows that being happy is not just a natural human...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonI’ve been running parenting workshops full-time around Australia for close to ten years and in all that time no parent has ever told me:“I want to raise weak children who are followers and who can’t think for themselves. Obedient sheep. That’s what I...
By: Dr Justin Coulson“Excess screen time has reduced our attention span to eight seconds, one less than that of a goldfish.”That’s a direct quote from the July 2019 International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists held in London. Other gems included commentary on how...
By: Laura BennettIn a recent interview with pastor and worship artist Darlene Zschech, we got talking about parenting, and raising the next generation.Being a mum, grandma and champion of young people in ministry, Darlene had a lot of wisdom to share. Here are some of the highlights.What is Your...
By: Jenny BaxterMy head screwed up with this fresh perspective. Oh my goodness!My rock idol says this:“Parenting is the most important job anyone will ever do.”He really gave a fresh and unexpected view on pregnancy, motherhood and parenting. Why hadn’t I thought of it...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonWearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely that they’ll be in plenty of Santa stockings.Market research shows that sales of...
By: Jenny BaxterHow did Anna know what to do with her screaming baby? By trusting her motherly intuition – and with a little help from her Mamma!Sleep? Who needs sleep?Anna is a friend of mine whose baby, Charlotte, is just three months old. Even though Anna is a medical doctor, being a...