PinnedPublished inBeingWellRestraining Children is Not the AnswerMedical restraint can have serious long-term consequences for a child’s emotional well-being. Together, we can do better; here’s how.Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021
Workplace Incivility: Strategies for Addressing Rude, Disrespectful, and Socially Unacceptable…Photo by Cherrydeck on Unsplash.Dec 11, 2022Dec 11, 2022
How learning changes over time.We are well under way with our first major COVID outbreak here in Australia (how lucky we have been… until now) and we face the prospect of…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Published inBeingWellThe Problem with ‘Be Brave!’Sophie (5 years old) screamed in pain and tried desperately to get away. She couldn’t move! Someone was holding her down! She began to…Feb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
3 Tips for Defeating the Family Gossip ChainJump off that gossip chain once and for all.Oct 17, 2021Oct 17, 2021
Published inBeingWellDon’t thank the nurse!The kids don’t need to be on their best behaviour in an environment like ours.Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
Published inBeingWellThe Call I Never Thought I’d TakeI thought phone triage would be a walk in the park and a break from the stress of Emergency Nursing. I couldn’t have been more wrong!Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Published inThe StartupIt’s Okay to Be Direct (and Vulnerable)Avoid getting your wires crossed when you practice a little vulnerability and directness.Feb 4, 20211Feb 4, 20211
What to do When You’re More Afraid of Needles Than Catching COVIDYou don’t have to miss out on getting vaccinated if you’re scared of needles. Find out how you can better prepare yourself for your shot.Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
Published inAn Injustice!Nice Girls Can, and Should, Set BoundariesAllowing someone to speak with disrespect in my home doesn’t teach my children about boundaries and strong, healthy relationships.Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020