For almost five years we heard about the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse. The final report was handed down at the end of 2017, but what's happened since then? And what do parents need to know? Jeffrey Taylor, General Manager of the Child Abuse Prevention Service, takes us through what's happening

For almost five years we heard about the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse. The final report was handed down at the end of 2017, but what's happened since then? And what do parents need to know? Jeffrey Taylor, General Manager of the Child Abuse Prevention Service, takes us through what's happening

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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What Parents Should Know About The Outcomes Of The Royal Commission Into Child Abuse

Allison Davies was working as a music therapist when she started to go through the process of getting her daughter assessed for autism. It was then she noticed that the boxes she was ticking for her daughter also applied to her. This led Allison on her own path to an autism diagnosis. Allison explains what the world looks like through her eyes, giving some insight to how some people experience on the spectrum.

 

<a href="https://www.allisondavies.com.au/">Allison Davies</a> was working as a music therapist when she started to go through the process of getting her daughter assessed for autism. It was then she noticed that the boxes she was ticking for her daughter also applied to her. This led Allison on her own path to an autism diagnosis. Allison explains what the world looks like through her eyes, giving some insight to how some people experience on the spectrum.
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One adult's insight into living as an autistic person

Trying to combine motherhood with all the things modern life demands of us can be challenging. Particularly if one of those things involves returning to the work place. For chiropractor Ali Young, returning to work ended up in burnout. Following on from her recovery she wanted to help other mums avoid a similar experience. Her book Work. Mama. Life is the result of all she learnt. Ali talks about what led to her burn out and how we can all learn to make this period of our lives work for us.

Trying to combine motherhood with all the things modern life demands of us can be challenging. Particularly if one of those things involves returning to the work place. For chiropractor Ali Young, returning to work ended up in burnout. Following on from her recovery she wanted to help other mums avoid a similar experience. Her book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.draliyoung.com/workmamalife">Work. Mama. Life</a>&nbsp;is the result of all she learnt. Ali talks about what led to her burn out and how we can all learn to make this period of our lives work for us.

When motherhood leads to burn out (and how to avoid it)

Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. Dr Kayleen Henderson is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.

Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the <a href="https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/health/children-mental-illness">Australian Institute of Health and Welfare</a>. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. <a href="https://drkaylenehenderson.com/">Dr Kayleen Henderson </a>is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.

What Parents Should Know About The Outcomes Of The Royal Commission Into Child Abuse

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