Many people have such different philosophies on what happiness is and we all strive to achieve it. We all strive to be happy. We sometimes struggle even to define what the word happiness means to us. The first thing I suggest to people wanting to be happy is to define your own definition of what this word means. The easiest way to do this I have found is to throw the [...]
What is happening to our kids when they feel the only escape from bullying they have, is death? The recent story of schoolboy Daniel Fitzpatrick committing suicide at the age of only 13 years is appalling. Bullying has been around forever and unfortunately, will continue. What then can parents do to help protect their children? What can children learn on how to manage this wrath that so often affect them. [...]
Does a Dad experience Dad-Guilt similar to Mum-Guilt? Mums are well known for experiencing ‘mum guilt’, but do we have a monopoly on guilt or do dads feel ‘dad guilt’? We are finding more dad’s do experience dad guilt. This is often due to the fact they are unable to spend the quality time with their children due to either work or separation. Dad’s can also feel a sense of [...]
The recent story regarding the USA doctor diagnosing and prescribing cancer treatment to healthy patients is alarming. The reason was simply to make money from pharmaceutical companies. We expect our doctors to be ethical, moral and high standing citizens, but I ask why? Doctors are human beings with the same wants, desires, needs, emotions and issues as every other person on the planet. We are shocked and surprised when we [...]
Why not applaud our Strong and Resilient We hear almost weekly stories about the person who lost half their body weight through diet and exercise, recovered from a gambling addiction that cost them their family, livelihood and friends or the alcohol addiction that saw them in the depth of despair. It is always interesting how we applaud those who have struggled with addiction or issues they have recovered from. We congratulate [...]
SURVIVING TRAVEL WITH KIDS With most of us now ready to enjoy that school holiday time away, we pack our cars, load up the kids and hit the road. While we look forward to that relaxing vacation, travelling to our holiday destination can leave us stressed and ready to cancel the trip before we arrive. Long journeys by car, with kids that are bored and often fighting in the back [...]
What can a parent do when one of your children wishes their sibling didn't exist It can be extremely confronting for a parent to hear their child so dislikes their sibling. Parents feel love for all their children and simply want them all to get along and hopefully like each other. When one child really seems to dislike their sibling to the point they wished they were never born how then [...]
Why are we having this Disney Discussion? Over the past few weeks, we have been subjected to considerable negativity on girls identifying as a Disney Princess and how dangerous this is for them. They are saying it makes girls stereotypical, makes them steer away from math and science, expects them to want to be beautiful and have a prince sweep them off their feet. Welcome to female. Every girl and [...]
DR Karen Phillip and Bianca Dye talk about how many people are addicted to social media. Are you one of them??.
Listen to Dr Karen Phillip and Bianca Dye talk about technology detox..
How can we help our kids deal with these horrific disasters that are becoming far too common. With the continued horrific new stories coming into our lounge rooms almost monthly, if not more, how do we manage our children’s concerns, anxiety and fears. Children under the age of 6 years should not be privy to any news stories and parents need to ensure they are protected by any atrocity occurring [...]
Today 2 relationship heavyweights Doc Love and Dr. Karen Phillip have an interesting conversation on the state of today’s relationships and how to navigate the different communication styles that men and women have so that you have greater success with the lady in your life and she with you. Since 1965 Doc Love has been man’s best friend in giving advice on relationships and dating women. He has his own worldwide [...]
