Finding Joy Out Of Crisis
Life is less cluttered. It’s slower-paced. We have more time for one another. This was the consensus during a family dinner conversation last week. I…
Tag: Resilience in Children
How to Help Your Anxious Child Transition Back to School
I recently wrote about how to find joy during crisis. Much of what I included came from my Facebook community, who shared their stories of…
Supporting Resilience and Wellbeing in our Little Ones: Partnering with Purpose
In this blog I want to talk about something important. It’s about my “purpose”. Actually, it probably should have a capital “P” because I really…
Helping Children Face Their Fears
Doubt and fear seem to be intrinsically woven into the hearts of some children. Their worries and anxieties cause them to shrink, lean out, and…
My Child is Struggling Because Everything Is Being Cancelled
We’re living in unprecedented times. Offices are shut, streets are increasingly empty, and some people are locking themselves away. The uncertainty that we are grappling…
5 Ways to Promote Happiness in Your Family
Happiness is a shared goal for families everywhere. Research shows that happiness benefits our health, reduces stress, and fosters stronger family bonds. Here are five…
Helping Your Child with Depression
Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle…
Finding the Right Psychological Help for Your Family
We receive dozens of requests every week from people seeking psychological help for parents, or for children, who are struggling with the demands of 2020…
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men
I reckon I’ve had about enough. The way that our kids treat each other. And, as a dad to 6 daughters, specifically the stories of…
Talking to Children About the Bushfires
The ongoing bushfires around Australia are extraordinary. We’ve all seen them. Too many have experienced them or had close encounters, either personally or through a…
How to Raise a Rebel
I’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…
Why Your Kids Need a Tribe
Everyone needs to be known by someone. Just one significant other. For our kids, knowing that they are known and loved by one caring adult…
Teaching your Child the Art of Psychological Flexibility
Have you ever watched what happens when your child or teen is upset, sad, or challenged? Sure, they might become more emotional. We’ve all seen…
Navigating Your Children’s Unequal Abilities
It’s an objective fact: one of our children is always going to be better than another child at any given activity. One child might be…
How Can I Help my Child be Resilient?
Today’s parents are working overtime to help pave the way for their kids. The New York Times has dubbed them ‘snowplow’ or ‘lawn mower parents’ – ‘machines chugging ahead,…
R U OK Day – Having the Conversation and What to Do If the Answer is ‘No’
Alex* was a popular kid. He seemed OK. He was good at sports, doing fine at school, and came from an affluent, strong family. But…