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AI, Kids and the Future of Learning: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how children learn, think and interact with the world but are we ready for it? In this insightful radio interview, Dr Rosina McAlpine family and wellbeing expert unpacks the real impact of AI on young minds and what parents can do to stay ahead. From smartphones and social media to the rise of AI “super geniuses in your pocket”, the conversation explores how technology is


Are We Raising Kids for Life — or Just for School?
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio What if everything we thought about parenting missed the bigger picture? In this thought-provoking radio interview, Dr Rosina McAlpine family and wellbeing expert challenges the way we prepare children for the future—and her insights may surprise you. Speaking ahead of her keynote in the United States, Dr Rosina shifts the focus from traditional parenting approaches—discipline, rewards, and punishment—to something f


The Modern Grandparent Role: Balancing Support, Boundaries and Family Connection
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Grandparents are playing a bigger role in family life than ever before. With rising living costs and both parents often working, many families are relying on grandparents for support, care, and connection. But as this role grows, so do the complexities. In this engaging conversation, parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine explores the evolving dynamics between parents and grandparents, and why navigating these relation


Understanding the Challenges of Modern Parenting
Parenting and Family Wellbeing Expert Dr. Rosina McAlpine Interviewed on Parenting Shrink Wrapped What if the struggle to “balance it all” is not something you are failing at, but rather something the system was never designed to support? In this powerful episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, parenting expert Dr. Rosina McAlpine shares a deeply relatable and research-backed perspective on the realities of modern parenting. From the moment she became a mother, she realized that


Why Supporting Working Parents Is the Missing Link to Healthier Families and Workplaces
Parenting expert Dr rosina McAlpine interviewed on Masterful Parenting What if the stress you feel as a parent is not a personal failing, but a systems problem that can be solved? In this insightful conversation from the Masterful Parenting Podcast, Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine unpacks the real pressures facing working parents today, and why so many are feeling stretched, exhausted, and unsupported. Drawing on global research and over a decade of experience working wi


Blended Families, Big Emotions: How to Build Strong Relationships When Two Families Become One
Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Blended families are becoming increasingly common, yet many parents feel unprepared for the emotional and practical challenges that come with bringing two families together. With rising rates of separation, divorce, and re-partnering, more children are growing up in stepfamilies and blended households. While popular culture often paints a picture of seamless harmony, the reality is usually more complex. In this podc


When “I Don’t Want to Go to School” Becomes Something More
Dr Rosina McAlpine, Parenting Expert interviewd on ABC Radio Most parents have heard it. “I don’t want to go to school.” Sometimes it is just a tired morning or nerves after the holidays. But when it becomes a daily struggle, tears at the gate, mystery stomach aches, or a child who simply will not let go, it may be something more. In this insightful radio conversation, Dr Rosina McAlpine Parenting expert explains the difference between a normal reluctance and genuine school r


Creating a Family Mission Statement: A Guiding Compass for Stronger Family Connections
Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on ABC Radio Illawarra In a recent ABC Illawarra radio interview, Parenting Expert Dr Rosina McAlpine shared a simple but powerful idea that many families have never considered: creating a family mission statement. Listen to the full interview We are familiar with mission statements in workplaces and organisations. They define shared values, clarify direction and act as a compass for decision making. Yet in family life, where our most important


Feeling Overwhelmed as the New School Year Begins? You Are Not Alone
As families settle back into routines, many parents are quietly carrying a heavy mental load. Work demands, rising living costs, childcare logistics, school schedules, and the constant pressure to be everything to everyone can leave even the most capable parents feeling stretched. Recent conversations with parents reveal a familiar theme, worry about how to juggle it all without burning out. Listen to the full interview In this timely podcast episode, Parenting Expert Dr Rosi
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