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Why You Should Think Before You Comment on Social Media

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By: Rodney Olsen

When I first entered the courtroom I had no idea of the events that were about to unfold. I didn’t know I’d be there for around six weeks, listening to dozens of people being questioned by prosecution and defence lawyers. Read more

When Your Child is Terrified by a Movie or Meme: Expert Advice for Parents and Caregivers

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By: Clare Bruce

Every new era of pop culture brings with it a fresh cast of creepy characters sure to frighten the living daylights out of vulnerable kids. Read more

Stop Believing God Is Tired of You

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By: Jennie Scott

There’s a point in every conversation where the other person breaks eye contact, glancing away to look at, well, who knows what. Maybe it’s another person, maybe a painting on the wall, or maybe it’s just to see anything other than my face. Read more

John Mayer Sings Hymn in Memory of Christchurch Terror Victims

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Above: John Mayer and Bella Kalolo in Auckland on Saturday night.

By: Clare Bruce

Singer-guitarist John Mayer brought an element of spirituality to his Auckland show on Saturday night—opening with a moving rendition of the hymn, How Great Thou Art. Read more

Mexican Chicken Recipe

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By: Susan Joy

A delicious one pot Mexican dish that the whole family will enjoy. I create recipes with our grandkids in mind. They are used to me sneaking in vegetables and healthy broth but if the meal doesn’t taste delicious they won’t eat it, so I have to be clever. Read more

Making Sense of The Horrific Christchurch Terror Attack

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By: Akos Balogh

A terrorist attack has hit the western world and taken the lives of over 50 innocent people. We can’t help but feel shocked and dismayed at this atrocity. Read more

Did Jesus Have a Sense of Humour?

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By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

I was surprised the other day when my son said to me, “Dad, I can’t imagine you as a funny guy.” The thing is, I know I used to be a funny guy. I still think I am. I wonder what went wrong! Read more

How to Help Kids Process Grief

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By: Robert Garrett

When I was 7, my mum passed away. It wasn’t until some 30 years after the fact, that I was finally able to talk about her without ending up in tears. The impact of unresolved grief, particularly on the developing brain (which already functions in a highly emotive state in teenagers), can have long-term implications. I’ve known adults still struggling decades after a tragic event in their childhood. Read more

The Beauty of Broken Women

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By: Susan Sohn

Are broken women the new black? Have the tables finally turned on the demands of perfectionism for women? After all, isn’t perfectionism the thin veil we hide behind that keeps us safe from people seeing the real us? Read more