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What distinguishes bad parenting from occasional parenting mistakes?
What distinguishes bad parenting from occasional parenting mistakes?
Dr Rosina
Feb 111 min read
How can co-parenting apps improve communication and collaboration between parents?
How can co-parenting apps improve communication and collaboration between parents?
Dr Rosina
Feb 111 min read
Living with adult children at home – navigating the in’s and out’s and up’s and down’s
Living with adult children at home – navigating the in’s and out’s and up’s and down’s
Dr Rosina
Feb 111 min read
Xmas presents - managing kids expectations
Dr. Rosina advises focusing on holiday rituals, and watching movies rather than just gifts.
Dr Rosina
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Stepping In: When should you?
When should you Step in when you see a child in distress or danger.
Dr Rosina
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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.
Dr Rosina
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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
Dr Rosina
Oct 21, 20241 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
Self-regulation: Supporting children to be able to manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours
I'm sure everyone knows an adult or two who struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours right? So how do people learn...
Dr Rosina
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Parenting using rewards and punishment or natural consequences
Parenting using rewards and punishment or natural consequences
Dr Rosina
Sep 23, 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
Dr Rosina
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
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.
Dr Rosina
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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"
Dr Rosina
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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!
Dr Rosina
May 14, 20241 min read
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.
Dr Rosina
May 14, 20241 min read
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.
Dr Rosina
May 14, 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
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.
Dr Rosina
May 14, 20241 min read
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