New research has emerged stating that spending some time in Nature can help our Brain. A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health. In a recent study conducted at Stanford University, it showed people who walked in a park and through nature had a much quieter mind and their responses to negative thoughts were reduced. Most people

I recently wrote a paper on Domestic Violence, a subject very close to my heart and one I deal with in my Therapy rooms all too often. The trauma the women and children experience from these domestic violent and abusive outbursts remain with the victim forever. While there is now a new push to teach children non-gender bias and respect in the schools I wonder if this additional teacher requirement is the best way to

How often do we all say this – ‘I’m so ridiculously busy’, ‘I’m just flat out’, ‘Haven’t got time to scratch myself’, ‘ I need another day or two in the week’ ….. and the list goes on. We all seem to do it these days; we all seem so overwhelmed by work and life things we need to do, we are just so ridiculously busy. What is making us all this way – are

A new term has emerged, Grey Divorce. Divorcing when you are in your 50’s, 60’s or even later in life, and you have adult children, has specific challenges compared to divorcing when the children are young. There are an escalating number of couples choosing separation and divorce in this older age group. Is it because couples wait until their children have grown up and left and no child support issues come into play? I however

When we share the news that we’re expecting a bundle of joy we usually expect a positive response. We assume that people will be happy for us – whether it is friends or family – and don’t expect to get a negative response. from Essential Baby, by Jo Hartley So what happens when this isn’t the case – when your news is not met with joy but, instead, if your pregnancy is met with negativity?

A young girl’s mind is her greatest asset, not her clothing not how pretty she is, not even how long and beautiful her hair is. When our friends, relatives or even the older lady in the supermarket comments, “Oh you’re just so pretty!” do we  question if that is an appropriate comment? Should we continue to compliment our little girls? We all say to our daughters, nieces or that cute little girl at the park

Losing friends after Baby arrives can affect many new mums? When we have a Baby we may sometimes lose connection with friends, this can occur when we have single friends whose lifestyle is not so compatible with ours anymore. It’s common for friendships to change this way. While they may change for a while, when our friend re-enters our wold of babies, husband, family, it can all recommence and reinvent the friendship on a new and

Parenting an active child can be quite the challenge. Keeping up with them (particularly if you have another baby on the way), keeping them entertained and keeping your home in one piece all become daily battles. But above all, the biggest challenge, is dealing with the disapproving looks and comments from others. The thing about “spirited” children is that they don’t stop: they are constantly whizzing about, on to the next thing, using up every

Cool-headed, farseeing, visionary, courageous – whichever adjectives you choose, to be a great leader is a winning combination of personal traits and the ability to think and act as a great leader, a person who directs the activities of others for the good of all. Effective business leadership demands a captain of the ship, not just someone who’s standing by the helm. A great leader is active, not passive. One person who knows a thing

For most parents, breaking the news to their child that they are going to have a new baby sibling is a time of joy. And for some children, the idea that they will soon have a new baby sibling to play with fills them with excited anticipation. They love to wear their ‘I’m going to be a big brother/sister’ t-shirt with pride. by Jo Hartley But that’s not the case for everyone. Some children are

In a recent article I wrote in Wedding Know How magazine I explain what we experience after ‘Me’ becomes a ‘We’ after marriage. Planning a marriage and future together is exciting. Getting to know all in-law family on a deeper level is extraordinary and taking steps towards those impending decisions can be sensational. This is one of the most exciting times of your life, creating your brand new family. Even when we live with our

Date Nights http://www.theglow.com.au/relationship-2/importance-of-date-night-for-parents/ It’s arguably the best part of a fledgling relationship, yet making making time to go on a date night can so easily fall by the wayside once you’ve been together for a while, or once kids are on the scene. Just ask Aussie model Megan Gale and partner, AFL player Shaun Hampson. Their secret to keeping their relationship steady? Making time for dates. “We do it quite often,” the 39-year-old actress told TV Week. “We find