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No one wants to receive unsolicited parenting advice. But there’s one effective way to handle a child’s big emotions

It helps me to think of myself as my child’s support animal. It doesn’t berate or problem solve. It just shows up and sits with the child through their big feelings

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Fair-minded, down to earth and unusually gifted: George Negus dies at 82

George Negus, who has died at the age of 82, belonged to the nomenclatura of Australian television current affairs journalism.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

My neighbour, 82, would give everything for just a week with her parents. What she longs to tell them surprises me

I assumed Bianca wanted to regress to the role of little girl. But she has a story to share with them about a life well lived

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024

Not all porn is created equal - is there such a thing as a healthy pornography?

We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes’ book Welcome to Sex was attacked by the conservative group Australian Women’s Forum, leading to the book being removed from the shelves of Big W – and shooting to the top of the Amazon…

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

23 Y.O. Man Who Was Charged W/ Alleged Harassment Of Yumi Stynes Has Publicly Apologised

“I have a lot (to do) to grow as a person," the 23-year-old said in his public apology.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 26, 2023

Backlash Over Yumi Stynes’ Book Isn’t Surprising Given How Backwards Sex Ed Is In Australia

A national survey of Aussie high school students found that nearly 70 per cent of young people used the internet to find answers on sex, which makes sense given sex education is severely lacking in schools.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 24, 2023

23 Y.O. Man Charged W/ Alleged Harassment Of Yumi Stynes Following Sex Ed Book Backlash

The man will appear in Downing Centre Local Court on August 11.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 23, 2023

Man charged for alleged harassment of Yumi Stynes, who has received threats over sex education book

The 23-year-old was arrested at Balmain police station and charged with one count of use carriage service to menace, harass or offend

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2023

I know what it’s like to be at the centre of a sex education shitstorm. But kids deserve open and honest information

Opponents believe that a comprehensive sex education makes children and young people vulnerable, but the opposite is true

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023

Yumi Stynes Slams Right-Wing Fuckos Who Are Mad She Wrote An Informed Sex Ed Book For Kids

Right-wing uglies are mad the book explores sex with an LGBTQIA+ friendly lens.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 21, 2023