Parents have long been taught how to build their children’s physical health. Feed them well. Keep them active. Make sure they sleep. But when it comes to mental fitness, most are still reacting rather than preparing. According to Sarah La Roche, CEO of the not-for-profit organisation Smiling Mind, that mindset needs to shift. “Mental fitness is the proactive, regular practice of building the skills and habits children need to feel calm and confident, navigate life’s ups and d

According to the findings, 67 per cent of Australians believe there should be at least a three- to six-metre buffer before setting up near someone else. Ignore that, and you’re already on thin sand.