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We've all heard of the terms "mummy's boy" and "daddy's girl" and usually it comes with negative connotations. Well not anymore! A new UK study by the Marriage Foundation (August 2018) reveals that children who are close to their parents have better mental health outcomes and stronger social skills. In this short audio clip Ben Fordham, radio host on 2GB interviews parenting expert, Dr Rosina McAlpine, CEO of Win Win Parenting.  You'll learn why having a close relationship with your kids is important and tips for how to achieve it!

Discussion by parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine on the her book Inspired Children: How the leading minds of today raise their kids.

Parenting expert Dr Rosina talk's about Inspired Children parenting course , a life skills program designed to inspire parents to embrace and enjoy navigating every-day parenting situations and to help their children to know their own hearts and minds and live their dreams. In subsequent shows, Dr Rosina will interview experts from around the globe to talk about the latest research into parenting and child development.

Parenting expert Dr Rosina was recently interviewed on the ABC Radio podcast "Life Matters" with Hilary Harper. Are only children disadvantaged. What are the myths, why do they linger, and what are the outcomes for "only children"

You've probably heard it said that only children are more likely to be lonely, selfish, antisocial and many other negative comments and that parents of only children are "selfish" for not giving their child a sibling.   Is it true?   In this podcast, Dr Rosina McAlpine, parenting expert and family wellbeing educator dispels the myths on ABC Radio Brisbane - Afternoons with Kat Feeney

Are you raising an only child and worried that they may be lonely, may not learn to share and be spoiled? If you'd like to learn more about: 1. Where the myths about only children came from 2. The research on only children when compared with children from larger families and how only children fair when it comes to: Academic achievement,  Intelligence,  Sociability Character and the  Parent-child relationship Then join Dr Rosina McAlpine, family wellbeing and parenting expert  and the many families on the Insight TV show on SBS hosted by Kumi Taguchi   Bring your tissues - you'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll learn as families talk about their only children and the struggles they've experienced and overcome and Dr Rosina reveals where the myths come from and the research that shows across all developmental outcomes, only children were found to be indistinguishable from firstborns and people from small families and more.....   Read full article here. Episode appears on SBS 3rd September 2024 and you can watch below.

Are you a parent of an only child?  Do you get called selfish?  Are you worried your child will be lonely and antisocial?    Mamamia asked Parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine parenting expert and family wellbeing educator,  "There has been a lot of research disproving the myth that only children will be worse off than children with siblings, can you share it?"  Read the full areticle here.

All parents want the best for their children and when a child is born, each parent has dreams and hopes for their children to live a healthy, happy and successful life. Sometimes a child doesn't choose a path their parents had hoped for, and then parents might experience disappointment or embarrassment about their children's choices. These negative feelings of  disappointment or embarrassment actually stem from a parents strong wish to see their child succeed, and from a fear that their children might not reach their full potential. Bored Panda asked parenting expert and family wellbeing educator, Dr Rosina McAlpine to share ideas, strategies and tips for parents who feel disappointed or embarrassed by their child's life choices  You can read the full article here You can read the full article here .

Parenting isn’t easy and many parents turn to rewards, discipline and punishment to manage the many day-to-day challenges like getting homework done, "inspiring" the kids to help around the house with the dishes, garbage or to keep their room clean. What about talking back and reducing screen time squabbles...what strategies do you use? If you'd like to learn more about: the potential downsides of using disciple, rewards and punishment to raise your kids The benefits of relying on natural consequences and  Learning the three step Win Win Parenting approach to managing any parenting challenge without the use of discipline, rewards or punishments Then listen in to this short and informative podcast with Nick Rheinberger and parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine on ABC Illawarra.

I'm sure everyone knows an adult or two who struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours right? So how do people learn self-regulation? As your children grow under your guidance and loving care, you help them to learn how to eat well, exercise, get enough rest, manage their emotions and gain the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the world safely and happily. Overtime, the aim is for us parents and carers to “do ourselves out of a job” as our children learn to take care of their own physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing so they’re ready to leave home and lead their own lives.   Supporting children to learn to self-regulate is key to life success. If you'd like to learn more about:   ● What self-regulation is ● The benefits of this important skill for children ● Examples of self-regulation in relation to: Managing emotions Navigating the world of "thoughts" for psychological wellbeing and controlling behaviours ● Strategies to support children to develop ability to self-regulate Then listen in to this short and informative podcast with Nick Rheinberger and parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine on ABC Illawarra  By listening in, parents and carers have a better understanding of the many benefits of self-regulation with practical ways to support their children to learn this important skill for life success.

The number of single child families have double in Australia over the past 40 years and it is a trend that is happening all around the world. A phenomenon known as One and Done. Parenting expert Dr Rosina was asked to comment on this on Channel 10's The Project.

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 do? If you’ve experienced bullying as a child or an adult, then you know how frightening and life-destroying it can be. As a parent, you want to bullyproof your child so they never have to experience that horrible feeling of being picked on, laughed at, excluded or physically harmed.