Australians are known for loving and supporting their country, patriotism is shown in its truest form when a soldiers chooses to fight for their country. These soliders deserve to be clapped and cheered for as they walk through an airport, whether they are leaving or returning. I can honestly say I don't know a single person who would not stop, take notice and begin cheering and clapping for these young men who are risking their own lives for Australia. Take a second to think of our soldiers overseas and their families this ANZAC day.

Posted by Brooke in Lifestyle at 15:25 | Comments (0)

One of the most important decisions you have to make as a parent is where to send your child to school. Do you choose religious or not? Public or private? Is it a matter of getting-what-you-pay-for? Do you send your child to the same school as their friends?

Choosing a school is a dilemma for all parents, a dilemma that can be experienced many times throughout the schooling life of a child. Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunities that are available, although parents can be limited in their options by finances, convenience and locality. Choosing a school can be a stressful task. To explore the pressure on families to find the 'right' school, Associate Professor Craig Campbell, Dr. Helen Proctor and Professor Geoffrey Sherington have written the book, 'School Choice', which shows how parents negotiate the new school market in Australia.

Posted by Brooke in Pregnancy, Baby & Children at 10:10 | Comments (0)

1 in 5 teenagers will experience major depression before they are 18, the chance of developing depression has tripled in the last 30 years, with over 340,000 prescriptions of antidepressants being written for those under the age of 18, each year. Depression is now a major problem amongst our young. 'I Just Want You To Be Happy' is a guide for parents, carers, teachers, social workers and doctors for preventing and tackling teenage depression. The guide is written by three specialists in the field of teenage psychiatry, general practice and health category. The book explains how difficult it is to understand depression and how it can severely affect teenagers, their family and their friends.

Posted by Brooke in Health at 09:43 | Comments (3)

Not My Family, Never My Child is a practical handbook for anyone who suspects, or knows, someone close to them is a drug user. The book is written by Tony Trimingham who lost his son Damien to a heroin overdose. Now Tony has started the Damien Trimingham Foundation and published this book to help others who may be in the same situation. The book helps support and encourage family members or loved ones to deal with the struggle of addiction. After being a counsellor for 20 years Tony has cut through the media and political hype to address the real issue facing society.

Posted by Brooke in Lifestyle at 12:19 | Comments (0)