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What the Science Says & How to Navigate It For many people, Christmas is portrayed as a season of joy, connection, and togetherness. But for a significant number of people, this time of year can highlight something much harder: feeling lonely at Christmas. If you’re experiencing loneliness during the holidays, you’re not alone, and there is nothing “ wrong ” with you. Loneliness is not a personal failing or simply a passing mood. It is increasingly recognised as a serious pub

I don’t mean to brag, and I’m not trying to win “Miss Perfect Christmas 2025,” but I genuinely feel blessed at this time of year. My family gets along. The siblings, in-laws, cousins, aunties, and uncles are all wonderful humans who don’t trigger my fight-or-flight response. They’re kind, relaxed, and (mostly) drama-free. But I also know this isn’t everyone’s reality. Many families are complicated , especially during the holiday season when people who normally avoid each othe

A Psychologist’s Perspective on Digital Safety, Child Development, and Healthy Tech Habits Understanding Australia’s Social Media Ban Australia is about to do something unprecedented. After years of urging social media companies to create safer digital environments, especially for young people, our government has decided to step in. From December 10, 2025 , major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads, X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and Twitch   will

For years, I believed Christmas needed to look a certain way. A beautifully curated table. Homemade food from scratch. The entire day coordinated by me - the host, the planner, the chef, the memory-maker. I would scroll through social media, Pinterest boards and influencer reels looking for inspiration: elegant table décor, gourmet menus, colour-coordinated gift wrapping with velvet ribbons. Somewhere along the way, I absorbed a dangerous belief: If Christmas didn’t look pict

Life can often start to feel like it’s overwhelming and spinning out of control. One moment you’re juggling work, family, and all the invisible tasks that keep everything running, and the next you’re looking around at a messy house, a never-ending pile of laundry, and a dinner you’re scrambling to throw together. Your mind buzzes with everything you should  be doing, and you push through, telling yourself you’ll rest later.   But later never comes.   Before you know it, it’s