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When part-time work has full-time hours
Many mothers opting for part-time roles to accommodate the responsibility of looking after their children, are ending up working well beyond their paid hours in order to meet expectations. So when it comes to the unpaid hours, who is the driving force?
Lifestyle
Learning to lighten the mental load of life
Do you find yourself crumbling under the pressure of managing your family and your household? You’re not alone. More often than not, partners find that the responsibility for remembering everything falls to one partner more than the other.
Lifestyle
Navigating parenting as an introvert
Parenting is inherently messy and noisy. With a young family, how do introvert parents, who crave alone, quiet time to recharge their batteries away from an over-stimulating environment, find the opportunity for important and valuable alone time?
Lifestyle
Why parents need to practice self care
According to research published in Clinical Psychological Science, parental burnout can have a huge impact on the lives of both parent and child. However, results suggest there are vital lessons about parental wellbeing and the value of seeking support.
Lifestyle
Support for new and soon-to-be dads
Associate Professor Richard Fletcher is originator of the SMS4dads program and in this open letter addresses the impact of stress on new or soon-to-be dads and their partners in this challenging time with Covid-19. Read his helpful tips for fathers.
Lifestyle
Planning for a pregnancy
Planning for a healthy pregnancy takes patience and preparation. When is the best time to conceive? How do you keep healthy when you are pregnant? What happens to your body during pregnancy? Here is your ultimate guide to pregnancy.
Early Learning
A parent's role in literacy and numeracy
Most parents realise that play is an important part of a child’s life. A Macquarie University study reveals that watching their parents can impact the games children play and by demonstrating literacy and numeracy actually influence spontaneous play.
Lifestyle
Transitioning in and out of childcare
Time away from early learning can happen for many reasons. Perhaps a long family holiday, or a family illness. So what happens if, when your child is settled and enjoying the interactions with educators and friends, suddenly you need to take a break?
Early Learning
Let’s chat! Conversations with infants
While babies are born with an innate ability to tune into language, their language development is shaped by the kinds of interactions they experience from birth. Professor of Early Childhood Sheila Degotardi looks at the importance of conversation.
Lifestyle
Investing for your children's future
Trying to find funds for future family investments can sometimes feel like a pipe dream, but there are some smart ways to make your money grow to set your children up in the long run. You may be surprised at how little you really need!
Lifestyle
Planning for your children's school fees
Thinking about sending your children to a private school? The fees can make your eyes water, quickly becoming one of your major expenses. Here is more information on how you can start saving and planning for your children’s education.
Lifestyle
Setting long-term financial goals
Being bombarded on social media with updates and images of family and friends’ amazing holidays and experiences can leave us feeling flat. How can you take control of your money to ensure you don’t miss out on what’s important in life?