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Parenting Expert Dr Rosina McAlpine Interviewed on ABC Radio
Domestic and family violence remains one of the most serious issues facing Australian communities. Alarming new figures show 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 Importance of Early Education “The values, attitudes, and beliefs we teach our children in thei

Dr Rosina
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Personal Power – Life Skills eBook
The Personal Power – Life Skills eBook is a must-have guide for helping kids build self-confidence and inner strength. It focuses on key areas like self-esteem, decision-making, problem-solving, and standing up for what’s right.

Dr Rosina
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Communication & Relationships – Life Skills eBook
The Communication & Relationships – Life Skills eBook helps children build vital social-emotional skills—from listening and speaking kindly to handling conflict and expressing emotions.

Dr Rosina
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Health & Wellbeing – Life Skills eBook
Health & Wellbeing helps children learn how to care for their bodies and minds—with fun, 15-minute activities that make nutrition, movement, and self-care easy to understand and practise.

Dr Rosina
Aug 12, 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 grandchild? Not just a quick “How was your day?”—but a real, meaningful chat about how they’re actually feeling? With the rise in mental health concerns among young people, taking time to connect deeply with the kids in our lives is more important than ever. This week, Dr Rosina McAlpine, explores how parents and carers can support children throug

Dr Rosina
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Education, Careers & Money – Life Skills eBook
Education, Careers & Money is a unique life skills eBook that empowers children to think ahead—while having fun. Designed as a series of short, engaging activities, this guide helps your child understand learning goals, imagine future career paths, and start building basic money smarts.

Dr Rosina
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Environmental & Social Understanding – Life Skills eBook
The Environmental & Social Understanding – Life Skills eBook doesn’t preach—it empowers children to notice, question, and act.

Dr Rosina
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Throw Selfish in the Rubbish”: Why Self-Care Isn’t a Luxury for Working Parents — It’s Essential
Keeping family life running smoothly is no small feat. Between work deadlines, school lunches, sports practice, and the mental juggling act of remembering everything, working parents are doing it all — often at the expense of their own wellbeing. But as the saying goes during airline safety checks: put your own oxygen mask on first.

Dr Rosina
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Relaxation & Play – Life Skills eBook
Relaxation & Play – Life Skills eBook. These tools are designed to reduce anxiety, help your child express emotions safely, and build resilience when feelings feel overwhelming.

Dr Rosina
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Inspired Creativity – Life Skills eBook
Unlock your child’s creative superpowers! In Inspired Creativity , Dr Rosina offers a powerful collection of 15-minute activities...

Dr Rosina
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Sibling rivalry
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. Dr. Rosina McAlpine discussing managing sibling rivalry. Dr. McAlpine emphasises the importance of empathy and understanding children's perceptions of fairness. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of development, influenced by birth order, with firstborns often being responsible, middle children diplomatic, and youngest children outgoing. She suggested creating a family mission statement to set boundaries and valu

Dr Rosina
May 27, 20251 min read


Parenting strategies
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. Exploring the concept of natural consequences and parenting strategies. Dr. Rosina emphasises the importance of empathy in parenting, noting that empathetic parents raise more empathetic children. They also discuss the impact of a series on parenting, highlighting the guilt parents feel when their children come to the attention of the law. Dr. Rosina advises focusing on learning, connection, and repair rather t

Dr Rosina
May 13, 20251 min read


Win Win Parenting
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. Dr. Rosina from Win Win Parenting discussed her recent Leader of the Year Award from the Fathers and Families Coalition of America (FFCA) for her impactful work. She highlighted her keynote on mental health, emphasizing the importance of nurturing family positivity and addressing the rise in mental health issues post-COVID. Dr. Rosina stressed the difference between consequences and punishment, advocating for l

Dr Rosina
Apr 28, 20251 min read


The role of fathers in parenting.
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Illawarra. Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine discusses on ABC Radio the role of fathers in parenting, highlighting that while mothers generally carry a larger caregiving load, fathers also play crucial roles. According to 2021 ABS stats, women spend nearly twice as much time on domestic duties and childcare, even when both parents work. Positively engaged fathers contribute to higher academic outcomes, stronger social s
Dr Rosina
Apr 1, 20251 min read
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