Parenting
New parents set to benefit from paid leave expansion
8 March
The path has been laid for new parents to access more flexible and generous paid parental leave with the changes passing federal parliament. The new laws combine two existing payments into a shared 20-week scheme, expand access and make it easier...[Read More]
8 Things Good Parents Do for Their Children
2 March
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents? Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]
Why is it important to discuss inheritance planning with your family
4 February
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example,...[Read More]
5 things you can do to live a happier life
12 January
Everyone wants to be happy. And, although the definition of happiness may vary among individuals, it’s no secret that most of our pursuits in life are influenced by what we think brings us joy. Some people find fulfilment in building their career...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
11 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Baby bonus to help families grow with IVF
18 January
Falling pregnant can be an emotionally and financially taxing experience for women accessing IVF treatment but a first-of-its-kind NSW government program aims to relieve the costs for expecting families. Women who have IVF treatments in private...[Read More]
Work from home opportunities can be for everyone in 2023
29 December
One of the few important things the pandemic has taught everyone is that it’s possible to be productive and earn a living from home. In fact, some companies have seen the benefits of remote working options and continue to offer them as part of...[Read More]
How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting [TED Talk Video]
14 December
By loading kids with high expectations and micromanaging their lives at every turn, parents aren’t actually helping. At least, that’s how Julie Lythcott-Haims sees it. With passion and wry humor, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford...[Read More]
Children’s privacy on Facebook tightens
23 November
Australian children who join Facebook will automatically have tighter privacy settings under a global shift by the social media giant to protect young people. The change will kick in on Tuesday for Australian children under the age of 16, and...[Read More]
Teaching kids about money at every age
30 November
Teaching Kids About Money to Cultivate Good Financial Habits It’s every parent’s dream to secure their children’s future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach...[Read More]
Fair go push on parental leave
16 November
Businesses are being encouraged by the federal government to equally fund paid parental leave schemes for men and women so families can maximise time with their children. While all parents are entitled to 20 weeks of government-funded leave, not all...[Read More]
Things to do to entertain teenage kids living at home
26 October
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children. It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
6 Tips on teaching your kids about investment
19 October
How to Teach Your Kids About Investment As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the...[Read More]
Family law – separation and divorce in Australia
1 September
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]
The different parenting styles and the pros and cons of each
4 August
It’s a common misconception that in therapy, a person will blame all of their life issues on their parents. This is not true. However, decades of research indicate that a person’s mother’s or father’s parenting style may have an impact on...[Read More]