The wonderful world of online shopping was made for the purchasing of undies. So much better to try them on in the comfort of your home alongside the outfits you plan to wear with them. In this article we delve in to find the best plus size underwear in Australia....
Key takeaways for caregivers A strong sense of identity can help children and youth build resilience and self-esteem to cope with challenges. Cultural identity is particularly impactful for young people who face adversities, such as Australian Aboriginal youth. Obstacles to building a strong cultural identity include repercussions of the history...
In this article, I discuss the important topic of what to put in your tool box if you are starting one from scratch. Of course, there are plenty of women who are DIY divas and already have enviable, fully-stocked tool boxes. I take my hat off to you all as...
Contents: Many years ago, when I separated from my ex, I went through various emotions: Fear before leaving Liberation when I first left Isolation when the dust settled I would have done anything to stumble across some single parent support groups. Until a couple of years ago, I felt like...
Contents: As a mother who has braved the bustling streets of Australia’s harbour city with my brood, I’ve discovered heaps of free activities for kids in Sydney. I’d love to share them so you can plan your trip without taking out an emergency holiday loan (don’t ever do this!). Sydney,...
Ever since I can remember, I’ve chewed or picked at something. My mom tried to get me to quit when I was a kid, but this was back in the early 1970s, when body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) weren’t exactly a hot topic of conversation. My mom was clever though, and...
You split up. It’s over. It doesn’t matter who instigated the break up, it’s done. So, why do you have an overwhelming urge to stalk your ex? Breakups are rarely clean. They are never easy and it can be really to hard to let go. I mean, going out with...
By Louise Kinross Last night I watched the new HBO documentary about Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double on the Harry Potter films: David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. You may have seen the trailer. David was a teen gymnast hired to do dangerous stunts for then 11-year-old Daniel in 2000. Ten...
In this article, I talk about how, as a shared parenting couple, you can help your children live happily between two homes. Of course, in a perfect world, co-parenting wouldn’t look like our own special screening of The Shining. Instead, we’d all sign the divorce papers, stick to our commitments and...
If you have found yourself separated and unable to agree about what should happen with your children or property, at the same time as your usual expenses are piling up but you’re down one income, there is an alternative to simply giving in to your ex-partners demands. That alternative is...
During a recent training session I led on inclusion and learning differences in the classroom, I posed the following question – a tough one – to the teachers in the audience: “Raise your hand if, upon discovering that you have a neurodivergent student in your class, your immediate, unfiltered thought...
Answering kids awkward questions has been creating uncomfortable silences and red faces from parents since … let’s say FOREVER. I am sure it is part of the reason we insist on embarrassing them when they are old enough to finally grow a sense of shame. Kissing them in public, wearing...
So you’re a single mum, and you’ve found a new man. Yay. Life is good. But is it? You’re not alone if you’ve hit an unexpected hurdle and find yourself, head in hands, thinking: My kids can’t stand my new man, now what? And you thought dating was the hard...
By Louise Kinross From my office window I have a perfect spot to watch the outdoor basketball court at the back of Holland Bloorview, nestled up against the tall trees in the ravine. It’s usually empty, but this summer and fall there was a flurry of activity as clinicians incorporated...
Attending the University of Notre Dame was always my dream. I loved the mission of the university and wanted to continue the legacy of my grandfather and great-grandfather. I vividly remember when my grandfather took me to a football game as an eighth grader. We went to the Grotto and...
Rachel O’Hagan and son Beau By Louise Kinross Rachel O’Hagan is a teacher. So when her baby son Beau began having hand tremors, then losing strength, she remembered a former student who had a condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). “I knew something neurological was happening, but doctors told me...
The other night, when my girlfriend and I sat in the kitchen enjoying a cuppa tea, I got up mid-conversation to put away a pack of cat treats. “I’m still listening!” I shouted as I walked into the adjacent room. She kept talking, and I kept puttering around. I apologized...
The term Disney Dad (also known as Disneyland Dad) was something I was unfamiliar with until recently. However, after reading the legal definition, it hit home. It goes something like this: “A noncustodial parent who indulges his or her child with gifts and good times during visitation and leaves most...
When it comes to shared parenting, the biggest bone of contention for most separated couples is money. Unfortunately, not everyone plays fair, and the injustice can eat away at you. For this reason, I’d like to share some of my story about how my ex pays me nothing, but after...
Key Takeaways for Caregivers Both the availability of grandparents and the need for grandparents to support parents in caring for grandchildren are rising globally, with increasing elderly populations and growing demands for high-quality child care. Grandparents can be an important source of caregiving and emotional support for their children and...
