The secret to motivating our children
If you’ve ever struggled with getting your child to do or accomplish anything, you might want to try this tip.
Tag: book review
Ellidy Pullin: Falling pregnant with her partner’s child after he died
Fifteen months after World Champion snowboarder Alex "Chumpy" Pullin dies in a spearfishing incident, his partner Ellidy found herself pregnant with h…
Tired of caring? You’re not alone
Meg Bignell’s The Angry Women’s Choir shines the spotlight on how caregiving and emotional labour have become "horrible undervalued and compromise…
Raising strong daughters in the 21st century
Two leading parenting writers—Maggie Dent and Madonna King—share the problems our girls face today, and the secret to raising strong daughters.
The easiest—and hardest—decision
The choice of becoming a mother is more fraught than you think. Reviewing Gina Rushton's The Most Important Job in the World.
This is a book every mum can relate to
Award-winning illustrator Polly Dunbar's new book, Hello, Mum, will have you nodding, tearing up and feeling seen.
Why I’m reading this book on raising girls even though I have a son
As a self-confessed feminist, the strategies suggested in Raising Girls Who Like Themselves help me to better raise a son, who I hope will become a ma…
After the movie Lion: Sue Brierley on motherhood and the unexpected gift she gave her sons
Sue Brierley, the mother of Saroo Brierley, opens up about why she wrote her memoir and what she believes all mums should do.
Wondering do vaccines cause autism? You need to read this
The truth behind the study that found a link between vaccines and autism.
10 books to teach kids about identity and belonging
These books will help your child feel confident, develop a positive sense of who they are and feel like a valued and respected part of the family and …
Children’s books about death and grief—and other major events in their lives
Whether it's the death of a loved one, introducing a new sibling, moving to a new house or starting school, a picture book can often help ease your pr…
7 kids’ books about gratitude
From intentional activities and service opportunities to the books we read, we can shine a spotlight on gratitude.