When shocking events like the Bondi shootings shake us, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, angry or heartbroken. In this gentle reflection, a Sydney doctor and working mum shares how Viktor Frankl’s ideas about finding meaning, plus a simple 4-step exercise to calm big emotions, can help you steady yourself, think more clearly and choose your response with courage and compassion.

The news of a parent's death is jarring. Today I was hit with that overwhelming feeling, not for my own parent, but for another parent just like me. This morning at the school drop-off, an unexpected sight took me aback. One of the school dads was wearing a smart suit. His young son sat sweetly perched upon his broad shoulders. Typically said school dad wears casual attire as suits his business. So cheerfully and curiously, I greeted him with a beaming smile and said, “You’re

As parents, scheduling date nights, sex, a chat or exercising together sounds unromantic, but it is vitally important! Yes, that is an intentional redundancy to emphasise the importance of consciously prioritising your relationship with your partner and co-parent. In this article, you'll discover: Why prioritising your relationship as co-parent couples matters 5 ways to show your partner you love and appreciate them. Why Prioritising Your Relationship as Co-parent Couples Mat

As busy professionals and parents, it's not uncommon to feel disconnected from our partners due to work, parenting, and daily life stresses. However, reconnecting with your partner is crucial to maintain a healthy and happy relationship. In a previous article, we discussed the importance of prioritizing your relationship as a co-parenting couple . I also shared 5 ways to show your partner love and appreciation . But what if you're not on speaking terms and struggle to have

According to the 2020 Families in Australia Survey , around 60% of working mothers with children under 18 do all or most of the housework. In America, the 2019 Women in the Workforce report showed slightly better numbers - 40% of mothers reported doing most childcare and housework. The problem is not just the stats. Even with both parents at work, working mothers carry a disproportionate burden of household duties. This division of household chores impacts the well-being and

Homeschooling is easy . Parenting is hard. So as a mum or dad, doing “okay” is the new great! But, how do you know you’re doing an okay job anyway? Well, it’s by looking in the rear-view mirror of your parenting experience. By judging based on what has happened to date. What happened 5 minutes ago, 30 minutes ago, a few hours ago, yesterday, last week, last month, last year and so on. However, the problem is human memory is notoriously unreliable. We tend to remember the wor