When Your Child Is Neurodivergent: Lessons From Marc Cucurella — and What They Mean in the Family Court
After Spain's 2026 World Cup win, a forensic psychiatrist unpacks Marc Cucurella's story about his autistic son — and how neurodivergence shapes family court decisions.
High-Conflict Ex in Family Court: 3 Patterns to Know
Going through family court with a high-conflict ex? Learn the three personality patterns behind the fighting and how to protect yourself and your children.
Seven, Going on Something: What Developmental Science Says About 7-Year-Old Girls
She's not a little kid anymore, but she's nowhere near a tween. Developmental science has a name for this stage — and clear answers about what seven-year-old girls need from their parents. A psychiatrist's tour of the research, from Maccoby's playground studies to Mary Poppins.
The Golden Boy's Shadow: What Oscar De La Hoya Teaches Us About Fathering Sons
He won Olympic gold at 19. He became a world champion in six weight classes. He earned hundreds of millions of dollars. And yet, for much of his life, all Oscar De La Hoya really wanted was to hear his father say he loved him. The HBO documentary The Golden Boy is a boxing story on the surface — but underneath, it's a masterclass in what emotional silence costs our sons.
The Contract You Never Signed: Why Do So Many Married Couples End Up Feeling Invisible?
Most couples never negotiate their marriage — they inherit it. Over time, the unspoken assumptions each partner brings can quietly erode even the most loving relationships, leaving both people feeling invisible to each other. Drawing on the work of Otto Kernberg, Esther Perel, and John Gottman, this piece explores why it happens — and what you can do before it's too late.
Parental Alienation vs Child Estrangement: What's the Difference — and Why Does It Matter in the Family Court?
What's the Difference — and Why Does It Matter in the Family Court?
Brooklyn Beckham’s Estrangement Explained: How Ruthless Fathers Create Champions — and What Happens When the Next Generation Overcorrects
David Beckham rejected his father's harsh parenting style and vowed he'd be different. But overcorrecting can carry its own costs — and Brooklyn's recent estrangement from the family suggests the pattern may simply have shifted.
Building Resilience While Navigating Family Court: A Guide for Australian Parents
Resilience isn't about toughing it out—it's adapting while maintaining your wellbeing. Read practical, research-backed strategies for parents navigating family court in Australia.
Parenting Styles: Why the Popular Framework Might Be Missing the Point
Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful—have dominated child-rearing advice, with research favouring authoritative parenting. However, this framework oversimplifies complex family relationships.