Celebrating Inspira Kids Sydenham Open Day: Nimi Johnson On the Value of Learning Through Play

Nimi Johnson, Operations Manager for Inspira Kids Sydenham Centre, talks about the importance of ‘learning through play’ to celebrate and shine a spotlight on Sydenham’s Open Day. Nimi, can you tell us what families can expect at the Sydenham Dinosaur-Themed Open Day on August 24? The Sydenham Dinosaur-Themed Open Day on August 24 is going…

ByGiulia Sirignani20/08/20240Comments

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

12 Things You Don’t Know about Disney’s Frozen

In Frozen, Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) is the heroine that parents and little girls and boys worldwide have been waiting for. She is fearless (much like the mummies in this world!), fighting off wolves. She is adventurous, setting out on an epic journey to save her sister, Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel), and all…

ByFranki Hobson20/04/20240Comments

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Astro Parenting: What Type Of Parent Are You? Fire, Earth, Air Or Water?

Some star signs get along with the greatest of ease while others require effort. A little astro parenting knowledge will help you to understand your child, making it easier to navigate problems and build bridges. Unearthing your star combination's strengths and weaknesses via your respective star element will help you to overcome any possible challenges. Astro…

ByHedy Damari08/02/20243Comments

Health Relationships

How Does Childhood Trauma Manifest Itself In Adult Relationships?

Extracted from Relationship Reset by Lissy Abrahams, Published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $34.99 The Carousel is publishing excerpts by psychotherapist and relationships expert Lissy Abrahams from her best-selling book Relationship Reset – How to break the cycle of conflict and create secure and lasting love. Lissy has spent years exploring the question, “Why do we fight most with those…

ByLissy Abrahams06/09/20230Comments

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Hamish Blake Named Australian Father Of The Year 2023

When it comes to awards, TV star Hamish Blake is more accustomed to picking up Gold Logies, but today the father of two was crowned 2023 Australian Father Of The Year. While humbled to be recognised as devoted dad, Hamish said it was "probably a bit odd for my kids who ironically don’t get…

ByRobyn Foyster03/09/20230Comments

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Parenting Expert Dr Anna Cohen: How To Master the Skill of Acknowledgement

Children have loud voices, but too often they feel unheard. Amidst the clamour of contemporary life, their voices can be swallowed up by technological distractions, daily tasks, and our adult-centred preoccupations. This potential oversight isn't just a passing concern, it can hint at a deep-rooted issue of parents missing nuanced moments crucial to fostering emotionally…

ByDr Anna Cohen30/08/20230Comments

World

The Value Of Teaching Children It’s Ok To Make Mistakes

Dr Justin Coulson is a leading parenting expert, author of nine parenting books and co-host of Channel Nine’s ‘Parental Guidance'. Here, he explains why it’s important for children to learn it’s OK to make mistakes. He says, “From toddler-hood, to teenage years, one thing is certain – we all make mistakes. How we handle…

ByAlice Duthie18/06/20230Comments

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

5 Quick And Healthy Breakfasts That Kids Will Actually Eat

Organisational expert Steph Pase shares her simple go-to breakfast recipes for feeding the family on busy mornings. Mornings with young families are hectic at the best of times. And now that kids are back at school, having a quick, filling, nutritious breakfast is so important for ensuring the whole family gets a great start to…

ByAlice Duthie16/02/20230Comments

Happiness Mood and Mind Parenting Wellness & Health

Lonely Millennials: 5 Simple Ways To Reconnect With Your Child

While likes on social media represent how popular we are, it does nothing to fill the void in connection with other humans. Our kids are now suffering from loneliness while in the midst of our social media phenomena. Higher numbers of them are experiencing depression as their natural ability to connect is being eliminated. How do we…

ByDr Karen Phillip12/10/20220Comments

Careers Lifestyle & Homes

Single Parents: How To Advance Your Career Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health

Just making it to the end of each day can be an achievement as a single parent. By the time you get in bed, you’re usually exhausted from a day of making packed lunches, doing the school run, completing housework, and taking your kids to after-school activities. Somehow, you also have to complete a full…

ByBeau Peters12/09/20220Comments