On August 29th, the office of the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health and The Greens issued a media release announcing a $4b package, over six years, which is aimed at improving access to dental care for children, disadvantaged adults and remote communities. Dentistry hadn’t been in the news this much, well…never and the politicians filled dental clinics all across the country for some snaps with kids in dental chairs. The announcement was welcomed by the Australian Dental Association, the Public Health Association of Australia and many dentists, myself included, across the country. So, how has the benefit of a couple of weeks post-announcement affected my sentiment about it?

There is a big difference in how an authoritative dad versus an authoritarian dad affects kids.

There is a growing awareness of a new generation of children who have an affinity for the spiritual as well as specific needs that set them apart from others.

Slow Parenting allows children to explore the world and learn who they are, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, at their own pace.

Raising children is a challenging journey, but accessing your innate parenting wisdom makes it easier for you and your offspring.

What can you do when you make the painful discovery that something you have done has hurt your child? We look at coping with the guilt and moving on as a successful and happy parent.

In some instances, imprisonment is a tool of punishment that serves neither an offender nor society. Around the world more productive ways are being sought as ways to deal with perpetrators of crime.

Perhaps the world’s favourite food, the humble noodle is rarely the star of the dish, but its universal appeal is worth celebrating. From perfect ramen to crowd-pleasing spaghetti bolognese, there is a lot you can do with these versatile strands.

Cultivate a pet-friendly garden with healing aloe, calendula, lavender, and dandelion. Consult your vet for safety.

In a screen-focused world, hunched shoulders are causing physical ailments and limiting mental capacity. This yoga sequence recalibrates the chest and shoulders for better physical posture and clear pathways for energy to flow freely.

What does your night-time routine look like? Do you have a 10-step beauty regime or just splash water onto your face and tumble into bed? Depending on the day, WellBeing’s editor Kate often falls into the later, but she has recently stepped up her beauty game with Bon Charge’s Red Light Face Mask, the Classic Blackout Sleep Mask and the Full Spectrum Lamp.

Marlee Silva is a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman, a published author, host of multiple podcasts and an accomplished sports reporter and broadcaster. This is her story.