Saying What’s Real: An invitation to conscious communication
Communication between people is a multilayered process. Because of this fact, many of us feel inadequate in our attempts to understand others and be…
The P**n and Violence link
In 2003, a study by The Australia Institute revealed alarming information on Australian teens’ exposure to violent and hard-core pornography on the internet.…
How to Talk With Your Teenage Boy About P**n
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Gone are the days of dog-eared Playboys under the mattress. The internet exposes young people to pornography of…
Interrupting
Whether you’re on the phone, busy on your computer, or talking to another adult, it can be frustrating when your children constantly interrupt…
The Power of Green Time
Watch kids playing outside with no rules or coaches to govern their behaviour and you will see the magical unfolding of bodies swinging,…
Sneezy Spring
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year; warm sunshine, gentle breezes, the smells of blossoms in the air… Ah, Ah…
To Belong
The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope.
--Hallie in Animal…
Wishing You a Happy and Ethical Birthday
We were having an animated and excited conversation about the looming birthday of my youngest child. She was about to turn five and we were talking,…
Birthing At Home – A Powerful And Important Social Contribution
In 2001, actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home—in her bathtub to be precise—with the assistance of a midwife. She decided to birth at…
Teens, Screens And Technology Creep
In a well-known education journal, a computer hardware ad depicts an empty classroom, with computers on each desk. Outside in the background is an empty…