"Parents who are so worried about offending others by setting boundaries for their kids make it so easy for me to offend." This quote resonates deeply, emphasising the importance of instilling protective measures in our children's lives.   In today's digital age, where information is readily available, empowering our children with the knowledge and skills to navigate their world safely is paramount. As a relayed message from a repeat offender to Feather Berkower, an expert in parenting safe children.   Feather Berkower have pioneered a groundbreaking resource, "Off Limits: A Parent ..read more

In the whirlwind of today's digital age, where the buzz and pings of smartphones are a constant backdrop to our lives, a pressing question emerges: Could the very platforms that keep us connected also be impacting the mental health of our adolescents? Specifically, is the frequent use of social media and other digital media platforms linked to the occurrence of ADHD symptoms among teenagers? Let's dive into recent findings that shed light on this intriguing question. The Study at a Glance A comprehensive study aimed to explore this potential connection by focusing on adolescents aged 15 and 1 ..read more

https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/how-to-protect-your-brain-from-the-dangers-of-sugar/news-story/89c3392ddbbc20fb0fc2dc878127c125 Click on the story. This is the excerpt from the Body and Soul Monthly article that is promoting brain health to Australia written by Professor Selena Bartlett "It takes a brave person to start something new, and a braver person still to be the first to join in. But once they get things going, great things can ensue, especially if they involve dancing and laughing. Professor Selena Bartlett explains the formula for lifting the spirits of those around you – a ..read more

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Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Anxiety researcher & author, founder of Wise Therapeutics, psychology and neuroscience Professor. Dr Dennis-Tiwary is in praise of anxiety and joined us on episode #107 of the Thriving Minds podcast to tell us all about its benefits. Dr Dennis-Tiwary has spent 20 years researching the causes of anxiety and examining new treatments possible treatments. Anxious people tend to have a selective and exaggerated attention to threat. Her lab has recently shown that it is possible to reduce anxiety by helping an anxious person retrain their attention away from threat by us ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/45e8ed_aab6078c3b764518a80f08b1b4d74a76/720p/mp4/file.mp4 You unborn baby and you. Video and research by Professor Nadja Reissland. In episode #103 of the Thriving Minds podcast we talk to the experts that created techniques to analyse 4D images of foetuses in utero. Link below. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-103-carrot-smile-and-kale-scowl-seeing-the/id1471835230?i=1000582385153 They show foetuses smiling after the mother eats carrot or scowl after kale. Seeing the faces of foetuses for the first time using 4D ultrasound with Professor Nadja R ..read more

We have put together a small collection of the best minds in the brain health business, some of the favourite episodes and snippets from the guests that call themselves “accidental futurists”. Link to the Thriving Minds podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-100-so-excited-to-celebrate-100-episodes-today/id1471835230?i=1000579644069 The Thriving minds podcasts is being listened to in 99 countries, and now 2,251 cities, The program being produced in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is now across all cities in Australia, cities in Canada, France, Norway, Ireland, USA, Serbia ..read more

Dr Diwadkar,professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences. has imaged the Iceman's brain- Wim Hof. Listen to Episode #90 of the Thriving Minds podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-90-wim-hof-ice-baths-are-rewriting-the/id1471835230?i=1000564358018 This is an excerpt from Diwadkar and Muzik paper and news press from Wayne State University and first discovery. "They have shown how his brain responds during experimentally controlled whole-body cold exposure. Over three days, Muzik and Diwadkar studied Hof's brain and body functions using two distinct imaging techniques ..read more

,"Boys do Cry". Opening an important conversation about suicide and what we can do to prevent it. Making sense of Mental Illness. Ken Loftus has 20 yrs experience as a counsellor and Founded the Sunlight Centre. On episode #86 of the Thriving Minds podcast, Ken and I discuss what can be done to actively help youth and adults in suicidal distress. Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-86-trigger-warning-we-discuss-suicide-and/id1471835230?i=1000559173552 Ken was told stories of people who had asked for help and were told to “go to emergency department ”, or ..read more

The phrase "it takes a village to raise a child" is often used to emphasize the importance of community and support in the upbringing of a child. It's a reminder that parenting is not just the responsibility of a single individual, but a collective effort that involves everyone in the child's life. The phrase "it takes a village to raise a child" is often used to emphasize the importance of community and support in the upbringing of a child. It's a reminder that parenting is not just the responsibility of a single individual, but a collective effort that involves everyone in the child's life ..read more