Wellbeing Dimension: Familial Wellbeing
Familial Wellbeing strengthens relationships within families by encouraging meaningful connections, intergenerational learning, and growth. This dimension, part of the Home Wellbeing Domain, emphasises the value of nurturing family dynamics for shared wellbeing and collective resilience.
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Wonder Starts in the Body: How Awe Moves Us—Literally
You know that feeling when something stops you in your tracks? A rainbow after the rain, a whale breaching, a song that gives you chills. That’s wonder. And while it may feel like magic, scientists are discovering that wonder isn’t just in our minds—it begins in our bodies and nervous system (1). Our eyes widen.…
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Bilingualism and Empathy in Childhood: How Language Builds Social Understanding
Could speaking more than one language lead to more empathetic, socially aware individuals? Empathy—the ability to understand and share another person’s thoughts and emotions—is a cornerstone of social and emotional development. Meanwhile, bilingualism is increasingly common in today’s globalised world, with more than half the world’s population estimated to be bilingual or multilingual. While much…
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Babies’ speech relies on pitch and rhythm
Have you ever wondered how babies begin learning language before they even utter a word? Across all cultures, humans create both language and music — two universal systems built on rhythm and pitch. These shared features are essential building blocks for how babies begin to acquire language. This natural connection between language and music should…
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The Top 8 Things You Can Learn From Your Children That Will Transform Your Parenting
We often think of parenting as a one-way street—parents teach, and children learn. What if the reverse is also true? Children, in their raw honesty and unfiltered curiosity, can be our greatest teachers. When we slow down and truly observe them, we can uncover important lessons that enrich our own lives. Parents often take on…
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A Parent’s Guide to Selecting Books Your Children Will Love
Have you ever stood in a bookstore or library, staring at rows of colourful children’s books, wondering which one will actually engage your child? You’re not alone. With thousands of titles available, selecting the right book can feel overwhelming—but with a little guidance, choosing stories that captivate and support your child’s growth becomes joyful and…
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Collecting Memories for Your Children: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Have you ever come across an old photo, drawing, or story from your childhood that instantly took you back? These fragments of the past don’t just trigger nostalgia—they anchor us in who we are. Imagine offering that same gift of identity and warmth to your children. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that shape…
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Dancing with Archetypes: Fairy Tales, Jung, and the Inner World of the Child
Do you remember the first story that truly moved you? Perhaps it was a dragon-guarded tower, a wise old owl, or a magical forest. Long before children can explain their feelings in words, they understand the world through stories and movement. Once upon a time, we all knew how to speak the language of symbols,…
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5 Ways to Make Friends as a Parent
Do you ever feel like making new friends as a parent feels harder than folding a fitted sheet one-handed? Making friends as an adult can be tough – and even tougher when you’re a couple juggling kids, work and never-ending laundry. Yet, strong friendships are very important for wellbeing, and research shows that social connections…
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7 Ways to Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Have you ever watched your child standing on the edge of a group, unsure how to join in – and wondered how you could help? Watching your child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. You see it in the lunchroom, on the playground, or after school: your child standing alone, unsure how to…
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The Only Child and Loneliness: What Parents Can Do
Do only children really feel lonelier – or is that just a myth we keep passing down? Only children are often thought to be lonelier than those with siblings. While this stereotype persists globally, especially in cultures like China, recent evidence challenges this belief and offers guidance for parents on fostering emotional wellbeing in only…
