Parenting

Wednesday 16 Aug 2017 · Hope Mornings

When Silence is Better than Mozart: New Brain Cells Grow in Quiet Times

When researchers started exploring how different noises affect the brain, they didn’t expect that silence could help new brain cells to grow.

Monday 14 Aug 2017

Three Hours Outside a Day Keeps the Tantrums Away

When mum Hannah Alexander set out to spend three hours a day outside with her children, every day, they were just 1 and 3. The results were surprising.

Wednesday 9 Aug 2017 · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Chill, Mum and Dad: the Digital Age Isn’t All Bad

Listen: Stephen O’Doherty in conversation with Psychologist Kirralee Smout Are parents right to be concerned about the dangers their children face in our increasingly digital world? Psychologist Kirrilie Smout is a reassuring voice for parents. Ms Smout emphasises that technology can have …

Thursday 3 Aug 2017 · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Sleep Deprivation is Harming the Health of 7 in 10 Teens

When a teenager is rebellious, over-emotional, struggling at school, anxious or depressed, the cause may be as simple as a chronic lack of sleep.

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Monday 31 Jul 2017 · Hope Breakfast with Laura and Duncan

New Mums, Be Kinder to Yourself! Six Tips From a Psychologist

Despite the joys of a newborn , many mums suffer constant mummy-guilt, causing postnatal depression. Psychologist Heather Irvine shares tips to tackle it.

Tuesday 25 Jul 2017 · Hope Mornings

To Smack or Not to Smack? ‘It Depends’, says Parenting Author

Smacking. It’s a hot potato, especially among parents of faith, some who believe God requires it of parents, some who believe the complete opposite.

Monday 24 Jul 2017

No More Mummy Guilt: Ancient Wisdom that Makes Parents More Peaceful

Harriet Connor was struggling through parenthood, feeling confused by conflicting advice—until her grandmothers pointed her to some ancient wisdom.

Wednesday 19 Jul 2017 · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Understanding & Treating Adolescent Sleep Issues with Dr Chris Seton

The medical evidence is clear -- a lack of sleep places our children and adolescents at risk of problems with learning, mental health disorders, mood swings and uncharacteristic behaviour. In an in depth interview, Dr Chris Seton explains the mechanism of sleep, its importance for learning, mood, mental and health and behaviour.

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