Lael Stone As parents, it’s so normal that we want the very best for our kids. From the opportunities they can access, to their values and the way they interact with others – we want to raise well-rounded, resilient people who are equipped with everything they could need to succeed in life. An important part ..read more

Lael Stone Through my many years of working in parent education, and over 20 years raising my own three children, I like to explain that children can be either in or out of balance. When a child is ‘in balance’ they are usually: chatty happy with whatever they are doing a pleasure to be around ..read more

Lael Stone It’s pretty safe to say that most parents wish to be mindful in their approach. They hope to be fair and kind, loving and responsive and to raise their children with awareness and empathy. I do believe this is the intent that we all start with.  However! As you know, once that baby ..read more

We’re constantly inspired by the stories we hear from people who have been able to improve their wellbeing through gratitude, empathy and mindfulness (also known as GEM). As we know community and connection are so important to mental health, we wanted to share some of these “Everyday GEM” stories with you too. This month, we ..read more

Mindfulness and meditation are often put forward as solutions to our stresses and anxiety - but what exactly is mindfulness and meditation, how do they differ, and what are some tips to get started ..read more

We’re constantly inspired by the stories we hear from people who have been able to improve their wellbeing through gratitude, empathy and mindfulness (also known as GEM). As we know community and connection are so important to mental health, we wanted to share some of these “Everyday GEM” stories with you too. This month, we ..read more

Today, our reliance on electronic devices has undoubtedly increased, as has the long-held debate around the potentially negative effects of overusing these tools.  There is no doubt most of us have benefitted from the technology which allows us to stay connected, especially during COVID-19 lockdowns. Kitchen tables have become offices via Zoom, WEBEX has converted ..read more

We’re constantly inspired by the stories we hear from people who have been able to improve their wellbeing through gratitude, empathy and mindfulness (also known as GEM). As we know community and connection are so important to mental health, we wanted to share some of these “Everyday GEM” stories with you too. This month, we ..read more

In days gone by before our current ‘Screen Age’, children’s cries of “It’s sooo boring!” or “I’m bored!” were often met with the one solution: “Go outside and play!” It seems these parents were really onto something. Research globally shows that allowing children to feel boredom and encouraging them to create activities to fill the ..read more

A Royal Commission spotlight on Victoria’s mental health system has revealed a system focussed on crisis management, needing urgent repair and innovation.  Accompanying these findings are bold recommendations which is music to our ears – a reset favouring prevention and a whole community approach. As an organisation delivering evidence-based practical strategies to build positive mental ..read more