Shona Hendley
Shona Hendley is a freelance writer living in Victoria
Opinion
Parenting
Why it’s time to give up on trying to be a cool parent
Aside from death and taxes, one thing is certain: children will always be embarrassed by their parents, even when you’re doing the coolest thing possible.
- by Shona Hendley
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Opinion
Jobs
Kamala’s secret sauce: Working in fast food sets you up for success
Even if we end up working in an entirely different industry, the skills learnt working in fast food stay with us for life.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Olympics
Even better than gold, these Olympians have shown Aussie girls anything is possible
Until recently, girls have been dropping out of sports at record rates once they hit puberty, but this year’s Olympics are giving parents like me hope.
- by Shona Hendley
From graveyards to orange juice labels, baby naming is getting creative
John, William, Mary, Elizabeth: There was a simple formula for naming children in the Western world from the 17th to early 19th centuries. Not anymore.
- by Shona Hendley
The type of property that was supposed to get cheaper – but soared
A “perfect storm” of rising demand and scant supply has been putting upward pressure on prices since the pandemic began.
- by Shona Hendley
Is it ever a good idea to attend your high school reunion?
Even if you had a good experience at school, receiving an invitation to a reunion can stir up complicated feelings.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
I was born from an extramarital affair. This is how my life has played out
My dad’s name wasn’t even on my birth certificate, but I was intent on not erasing him completely from my life.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Real life
What do King Charles and Margot Robbie have in common? They’re both avid kidulters
It’s easy to assume that toys speak only to kids and that once puberty hits, we stop needing their comfort. But that assumption would be wrong.
- by Shona Hendley
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Parenting
One in three parents are extremely concerned about children’s mental health. Here’s how to help your kids
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research.
- by Shona Hendley
Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it
Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.
- by Shona Hendley
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