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Xmas presents - managing kids expectations
Dr. Rosina advises focusing on holiday rituals, and watching movies rather than just gifts.
Stepping In
When should you Step in when you see a child in distress or danger.
Screen time and your child
Dr Rosina is interviewed by Nick Rheinberger on ABC Illawarra about the challenges for parents and the guidelines for screen time.
Bullyproofing your child
Are you worried about protecting your child from being bullied online or in-person? If your child was being bullied, would you know what to
One and Done - The Project
One and Done. The number of single child families have double in Australiua over the past 40 years.
Parenting using rewards and punishment or natural consequences
Parenting using rewards and punishment or natural consequences
Support for parents disappointed by their child's life choices
Mom who struggles to accept son’s lifestyle, thinks he’s an underachiever who lives paycheck to paycheck.
Only born children separating the fact from the fiction
Article in Mamamia on Only Children featuring Dr Rosina McAlpine
Raising an only child: Busting the myths about being spoiled, entitled and lonely!
The rise in one child families is driven by factors such as increasing financial pressures, infertility, and a lack of social support.
Dr Rosina McAlpine, busting the myths and stereotypes about "only children"
Dr Rosina on the ABC Radio Brisbane by Katherine Feeney program Afternon. What are the myths of only children.
Busting the myths about only children -ABC Radio
Are only children disadvantaged. What are the myths, why do they linger, and what are the outcomes for "only children"
The many long-term benefits of being a mummy's boy and a daddy's girl!
We've all heard of the terms "mummy's boy" and "daddy's girl" and usually it comes with negative connotations. Well not anymore!
Is there such thing as a healthy time-out for kids?
When disciplining children, many parents use time-out, choosing it as a “better” alternative to smacking.
Navigating the first day of school - Mix 101.1 FM Melbourne
Children need to practice self regulation and be able to sit in a chair, listen to a story work at their desk.
Positive role models can stop the cycle of gender-based violence
Young people's behaviours are often shaped by adults and carers around them.
SBS Article - Positive role models can stop the cycle of gender-based violence
By stopping disrespectful behaviour and education through positive role modelling, we can put an end to the cycle of violence.
Children and Homework
Do you struggle to get the kids to complete their homework? If so, listen to this interview with parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine.
The Happiness Show
Dr Rosina was interviewed on ABC Radio for The Happiness Show
Walk to School Safely Day
Most parents can’t seem to agree on the right age to let their children walk to school alone.
3 Steps to a Happy, Confident Child - Woman's Day
Child development expert Dr Rosina McAlpine shows how to boost your child’s confidence and beat the back-to-school stress.
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