Is your partner negging you? Here’s how to make it stop

6 November, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Ever received a backhanded compliment? Known as negging, this form of emotional manipulation can have a serious impact. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.

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Is the ‘Let Them’ theory the secret to great relationships?

2 November, 2023 . by Claire Burke

If any of your relationships are stressing you out, the Let Them theory may help. Here’s how this mindset hack works, and how to put it into practice.

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How ‘democratic parenting’ may bring harmony to your home

4 September, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Gone are the days of authoritarian child-rearing. More parents are adopting a democratic parenting style: a more gentle approach where everyone has a say.

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What’s your parenting style – and do these labels matter?

12 July, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Do you identify as “crunchy”? Or do you see yourself as a “tiger” instead? Here, we look at trending parenting styles, and whether these labels matter.

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Why more Aussies are embracing share house living in later life

29 May, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

If you’re an older Australian looking to save on cost of living, or looking for company, house-sharing could be a win-win. Here’s how to make it work.

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It’s OK to not know. Why admitting ignorance can be smart

10 May, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

You don’t have to know everything, and experts say recognising this can be liberating. Here’s why saying ‘I don’t know’ is sometimes the smartest thing you can do.

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Is your teen hanging with a bad crowd? Here’s what to do

6 September, 2022 . by Michelle Rose

We all want our kids to be happy among their peers, but what should you do if you believe your teen has chosen bad friends?

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How a ‘divorce retreat’ can help navigate marriage breakdown

22 August, 2022 . by Michelle Rose

The end of a marriage is never easy, but could a divorce retreat help prepare you for an amicable split?

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Jo Stanley: Why I (constantly) talk to my daughter about respect

6 August, 2022 . by Michelle Rose

There’s no room for subtlety when it comes to teaching teens about respect, writes Jo Stanley.

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The ‘green flags’ that suggest you are on to a relationship winner

16 June, 2022 . by Michelle Rose

We have been conditioned to watch for red flags in a potential love interest. But these green flags can improve your chances of romantic success too.

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