“The idea of inoculating kids with self-esteem is building a resistance to things like bullying and what I really see is the sign of the demons that come in their lonely moments on the internet, which really are like the … Continue reading
“Some people think there’s a massive conspiracy where what goes on the news is controlled my media magnates. For that I’d just like to say, “Come in, sit down and watch how quickly decisions are made and you’ll quickly find … Continue reading
“Motherhood is a challenge and mothers have an innate desire to help each other. When you’re a new mum you get inundated with advice from everyone, it’s often with the best intentions because people experience motherhood and they want to … Continue reading
“As long as an arranged marriage was either being planned or taking place, the world was as it should be. My parents had it all sorted: I would finish my school studies; a respectable Indian boy, educated to a level … Continue reading
NOT long ago, my grandmother Betty began to write her memoirs. At 95 she had seen enough of life, love and heartbreak to weave a tale. But then something strange happened. She jotted down notes about the first 30 years … Continue reading
“Bruce Dawe an Australia poet speaks of the withheld self in men and I think fathers often feel that with their sons. Mothers seem more able to express their feelings and emotions. So I think it’s very, very important for … Continue reading
Forget the guess-work, here are some great holiday reads thanks to this guest post by freelance writer and founder of www.mybookcorner.com.au/ Emma Perry. My holiday reads With a lovely stretch of long, lazy days piling up in front of me my TBR … Continue reading
As the world comes to terms with the loss of the great Nelson Mandela many stories will emerge of how he touched average people’s lives. From every corner of the globe people are recalling his attributes; grace, dignity, the ability … Continue reading
Joanne McCarthy epitomises why investigative journalism is so crucial. Last night she won Australian journalism’s most prestigious award, the Gold Walkley for her reporting on child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, which led to a state inquiry and royal … Continue reading
“It was the early 70’s, during that time women’s liberation was a big deal.There was one girl’s place we used to gather at (because her parents were quite cool) we used to smoke dope then and listen to great music, … Continue reading