What to say after someone you love says "I have cancer", and what's it like to give birth at home?
Almost half of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. So why are we still so lost for words when it happens? Plus, modern medicine means birth typically happens in hospitals. So why are home births on the up? And, how are gardeners adapting to our changing climate?
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Winning a million-dollar lottery, and playgrounds that prevent bullying
The surprising emotions that come with a lottery windfall. Also, could playground design protect children from bullying? Plus, new research shows that if you use AI assistants like ChatGPT.... there is a cognitive cost. And, Gen Z is drinking less and spending more on fitness and wellbeing than any other generation. But does this health kick make them lonelier?
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Finding calm in times of global crisis, and helping kids transition to school
Global tension can impact us emotionally, mentally, even physically. So, how can we deal with this anxiety? Plus, how did you navigate the transition to school for your kids? Also, Australia's first lab-grown meat will be in restaurants within weeks. And when and where do you wear your earbuds?
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Exploring your sense of home, and is a pet dog a party guest?
When you think about home... where do you go? It it where you live or where you feel most like yourself? Plus in Ask Aunty, does loving your friends mean you also have to love their pets?
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How we fall in love with particular songs, and the challenges of Fly In Fly Out work and parenting
Creative Australia has released a new report that looks at how we find and engage with local music. Plus, dealing with the difficulties of family life when you work Fly In Fly Out. And, have human attention spans shrunk down to goldfish levels? Also, if you're struggling to buy a house....why don't you just ask your parents for money?
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