Dr Rosina

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 refusal. What Is...

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 relationships...

Most workplace wellbeing programs are built with good intentions. Gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and the occasional stress webinar all signal that wellbeing matters. But for working parents, especially those juggling young children or children with mental health challenges, these supports often miss the mark. In this conversation, Parenting Expert Dr Rosina McAlpine explores why working parents are experiencing some of the highest levels of burnout and emotional strain in today’s workforce,...