Feeling stressed? It’s ‘a bit weird’, but tapping helps – and it’s easy to learn

This article is part of a series explaining how readers can learn the skills to take part in activities that academics love doing as part of...

Digital toys for kids you don’t have to feel guilty about 

Guilt has perhaps always been part of selecting and giving gifts for children at Christmas. However, in 2021, after two years of increased screen time for...

Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions

With the second holiday season of the pandemic upon us, many people will have the opportunity to rejoin family and friends for celebrations. The pandemic has...

Why the 19-year-old Diocese of Novaliches is unique

Miracles and magic: the dual stories at the heart of Christmas

Christmas, at least in Western countries like Australia, brings together diverse myths and European traditions. Santa magically produces and delivers presents to the entire world in...

Why are young people drinking less than their parents’ generation did?

As we head towards the end of the year, office get-togethers, Christmas lunches and New Year’s parties are upon us. It seems like a prime opportunity...

Have an Instagram account for your pet? Love sharing funny animal videos? You’re part of the cute economy

Was one of the last DMs you received on Instagram a video of ducklings wearing flowers for hats, or floating in a sink full of water?...

The history of the shopping centre Santa, and how he became a staple of the festive season

Much to the delight of children (and maybe some adults), Santa arriving in shopping centres all around Australia signals the beginning of Christmas shopping. Santa has...

Don’t fret about buying the ‘right’ toy – any toy is educational if you support kids in their play

It’s that time of the year again, and besides the new COVID-era concerns about retail supply chains comes the age-old question: what’s the best educational toy...

Are you a more holistic or analytic thinker? Take this quiz to find out

Left-brain or right-brain? Creative or critical? Analytic or holistic? We love to divide the world into simple dichotomies. You’ve probably heard that left-brain dominant people are...