Why kids should not have lots of toys (and what to do if yours have too many)

The festive season reinforces something parents and carers already know – many children today have a lot of toys. In the United States, children receive more...

Kris Kringles and yuletide jingles: unboxing the wonders of Christmas lingo

“Kondo-ing” (de-cluttering) has become all the rage. But languages are hoarders that hang onto every used bit of clothing, threadbare cushion or musty old piece of...

A trauma survivor’s guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition

For accountants, it’s tax time; for teachers, it’s September. And for therapists, the busiest time of year is the holidays. Every therapist knows that the winter...

Shaming unvaccinated people has to stop. We’ve turned into an angry mob and it’s getting ugly

Unvaccinated mother, 27, dies with coronavirus as her father calls for fines for people who refuse jab. This is the kind of headline you may have...

Lost touch with friends during lockdown? Here’s how to reconnect (and let go of ‘toxic’ ones)

Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence shows

Almost one-in-five British people report they don’t get enough sleep each night. The problem is so bad that in total the UK public are losing around...

How Mrs. Claus embodied 19th-century debates about women’s rights

Clement Clarke Moore’s 1823 poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” redefined Christmas in America. As historian Steven Nissenbaum explains in “The Battle for Christmas,”...

Why we still fall for influencers, salesmen and politicians who lie

Our society is driven by social influence. The salesman who wants to sell you a car, the politician who wants your vote and the Tiktok influencer...

Christmas can be hazardous for pets – here’s what to look out for

Christmas is a wonderful time to relax with family and friends, both two and four legged. But it can be a scary and dangerous time for...

Half of Australia’s gamers are women, but we know very little about mothers who game

Women account for almost 50% of gamers in Australia, but the nuanced and varied experiences of mothers who game are lost among these statistics. A 2020...