We’ve all been blown away by the triumph of young Nick Kyrgios against Rafael Nadal. The unexpected victory has captured the attention of Australia and restores our belief that we are the best sporting nation on the planet, nay the entire universe. Going into the match, Nick was irked by his mother who told him […]
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Young people are building community around games and social media platforms. They are connecting to thousands of people around the world, but are they connecting to you? Quick tips for parents who want to stay connected: – Don’t freak out about what you see online. What young people are talking about online is often no different
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Women whose breast cancers are detected through screening are more likely to survive a diagnosis than those detected otherwise, according to new research. A new study* from Cancer Council Queensland, QUT and BreastScreen Queensland has found breast cancers diagnosed through mammographic screening have a two-fold survival advantage. The study examined population-based datasets of more than
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This story captured my attention recently. Alysia Montano, an American Olympian and five times 800 metre national champion, decided to defend her title at the US Track and Field Championships. She lined up against the seven other competitors, ran the race and came last at 35 seconds behind her personal best time. Oh, and I
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Cecily honestly shares the impact being a parent of a child with autism has had on her – both the triumphs and the trials.
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Concerned parents are calling for fruit to be reinstated as half and full time snacks during kids’ sports games. They’re speaking out over the weekend in an effort to reverse an unhealthy trend of lollies being offered to children as mid and post-game snacks. It’s disappointing to hear that many parents feel pressured and powerless to
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It was Saturday morning and we had a party to go to. We had to leave by 10.20am to be on time. Luke was up with the boys. Sunday morning and we had an event to go to. We had to leave by 8am to be on time. Susie was up with the boys. On
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Family portraits, holiday happy snaps and first steps are one thing but we’re talking about something else here and potentially far more sinister… we’re talking about ‘oversharenting.’
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Emily Patterson was having a nice coffee in her local cafe when her baby started crying. After snide remarks from other patrons along the lines of ‘neglectful parenting,’ Emily felt obliged to leave. You can read the full story here. A hairdresser has recently announced they will be charging extra for crying children. Having experienced
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It’s time to practice more mindful eating to help curb rising rates of obesity and overweight. Too many of us eat dinner in front of the TV at least five times a week, routinely snack while watching TV or using the internet, and many report not paying attention to what they eat. This habit can lead to
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