Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis
In a 2018 survey half of the parents questioned believed that smart phone usage negatively affected their child’s mental health. And nearly half thought their child was actually addicted to the device.
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Who’s thinking for you?
By: Rodney Olsen
Are you someone who thinks for yourself or do you just go with the flow? Are you prepared to move in a different direction to the crowd around you? We’d all like to think we’re the kind of person that thinks for ourself and makes our own decisions, but experience would suggest that we often just toe the line without even knowing it. Read more
A Venezuelan Migrant’s Story
Hundreds and even thousands of Venezuelan migrants cross into Colombia each day, leaving behind chaos and deprivation. They’re hoping to find safety and economic opportunity in their neighbour nation or other countries farther south, such as Ecuador and Peru. But the journey is demanding, dangerous, and filled with uncertainty.
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What Happens When a Heavy Metal, Meth Addict Meets Jesus?
By: Adam Niven
What happens when you take a heavy metal rock star meth addict to meet Jesus? You get a movie like LOUD KRAZY LOVE Read more
The Antidote to Offence
By: Matt Bogaards
You know the feeling; the shiver that runs down your spine and morphs into a jarring shockwave that is sent into every fibre of your being. You’re triggered.
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Godzilla II – Oversized Monsters and Escapism [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
It’s doubtful anyone going to see Godzilla II is expecting it to be the hot blockbuster of 2019. The reason we see oversized monster movies is for the escapism, the humour, and the outright ridiculousness of the spectacle before us.
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Planning a Trip? 6 Strategies When Leaving Your Children
By: Jenny Baxter
Heading away for a holiday or trip, and leaving your children with friends or family? Sounds exciting! But it’s good to be aware there may be long-term outcomes, even with your very best intentions. This blog explains some of the strategies you can use to ensure your children manage the separation with as few adverse effects as possible.
Tomato-Free Pizza & Meatball Sauce
By: Susan Joy
I’m delighted with this tasty tomato-free pizza/meatball sauce. Many of us love Italian food but we need to eliminate tomatoes or can’t tolerate nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, capsicum, peppers, chilli, white potato, eggplant). No one will guess there’s no tomatoes in this delicious sauce. Use the sauce to spread over Paleo pizzas, with meatballs, lasagna and noodles. If I hadn’t told my hubby it didn’t contain tomatoes, he said he wouldn’t have known (he loves the sauce).
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