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Navigating Family Gatherings Without the Stress, Expert Advice for a Kinder Holiday Season
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy and togetherness, yet for many families it can also bring tension, overwhelm and anxiety. In this insightful interview, parenting and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine unpacks why extended family gatherings can be emotionally challenging for both adults and children. From old family triggers and unhelpful traditions to children feeling pressured by hugs,

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Dec 15, 20251 min read


Navigating the Social Media Ban, Practical Guidance for Parents and Carers
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Australia is about to introduce one of the most significant changes to child online safety in years. In just a couple of days, young people under sixteen will no longer be permitted to have social media accounts. The federal government calls it a world first move aimed at reducing exposure to harmful content, cyber bullying and grooming. Many parents welcome the decision, yet it also raises real questions for famili

Dr Rosina
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Healing Old Stories, Creating New Ones: A Conversation About Parenting, Work And Generational Change
Every parent carries a story from their own childhood that quietly shapes how they show up with their children. Sometimes it is a warm and affirming story. Other times it is painful, confusing, or unfinished. In a recent podcast conversation, I had the opportunity to share some of my own story and how it has shaped my work in parenting, education and family wellbeing. We spoke about tough love, inherited patterns, the pressure of modern working life, and how we can all start

Dr Rosina
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Do Sibling Combinations Really Shape Family Life? What the Research Says, Beyond the Jokes
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio It is easy to see why comedian Jason Veach’s viral video on sibling combinations struck a chord with so many parents. His take on how different gender pairings shape family life taps into the chaos, tenderness and surprises that every household knows well. Two boys as “double chaos”, two girls as “quiet but emotionally dangerous”, or the older sister and younger brother as the “chocolate and peanut butter” match. It

Dr Rosina
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Raising Boys and Girls: Understanding What’s Universal, What’s Unique
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine from Win Win Parenting joins the conversation to explore one of the most timeless questions in family life—how do we best raise boys and girls? While love, connection, and emotional safety are the foundation for every child, Rosina explains that boys and girls can develop skills at different rates and face unique social pressures. The interview delves into the importance of early

Dr Rosina
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Welcoming Baby Number Two: How to Keep Calm, Connected and Compassionate
Parenting expert Dr ROsina McAlpine interviewed by Amy Duggan from ABC Radio. Bringing home your second child is one of life’s most joyful - and unexpectedly emotional - transitions. Many parents find it even harder than the first time around, juggling sleepless nights, physical recovery, and the challenge of dividing attention between two little ones. As parenting, work and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine explains, this can stir guilt, overwhelm and self-doubt—bu

Dr Rosina
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Stopping Violence Before It Starts – How Everyday Parenting Shapes Respectful Relationships
Parenting Expert Dr Rosina McAlpine Interviewed on ABC Radio Domestic and family violence continues to be one of the most serious issues facing Australian communities, with alarming new figures showing an increase in reported assaults. While intervention and support services are vital, the most powerful change begins much earlier — in childhood. Parenting, work and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine believes that prevention starts in the home. “The values, attitudes,

Dr Rosina
Oct 15, 20252 min read


New Motherhood: The Joys, the Overwhelm, and the Reality Check
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Becoming a mum for the first time is one of life’s most profound and...

Dr Rosina
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Raising Confident Kids: Building Self-Esteem in a Media-Driven World
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Illawarra In today’s media-driven world, children and teens are surrounded...

Dr Rosina
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Teen Emotions: Understanding the Roller Coaster Years
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Illawarra Adolescence can feel like an emotional roller coaster—for both...

Dr Rosina
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings: A Conversation on Emotional Intelligence
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. Do your little ones sometimes get overwhelmed by big emotions? You’re...

Dr Rosina
Aug 18, 20251 min read


The Power of Checking In: Simple Conversations That Can Change a Child’s Life
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. When was the last time you really checked in with your child or...

Dr Rosina
Aug 6, 20253 min read


The 23 best parenting books for every stage of life, per experts
There’s an enormous range of parenting books out there—covering everything from pre-conception and pregnancy to first aid, child development
Dr Rosina
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Navigating the Challenges of Blended Families: Insights from Parenting Experts
Discover expert tips on managing the challenges of blended families from parenting expert Dr. Rosina McAlpine and stepmother Sarah Leonardi.

Dr Rosina
Mar 11, 20252 min read


One and Done - The Project
One and Done. The number of single child families have double in Australiua over the past 40 years.

Dr Rosina
Oct 1, 20241 min read


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.

Dr Rosina
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Only born children separating the fact from the fiction
Article in Mamamia on Only Children featuring Dr Rosina McAlpine

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Sep 4, 20241 min read


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
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Positive role models can stop the cycle of gender-based violence
Young people's behaviours are often shaped by adults and carers around them.

Dr Rosina
May 14, 20241 min read


Learning to Parent - Wellbeing Magazine
How confident do you feel as a parent?
Dr Rosina
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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