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Kimberly Gillan

Kimberly Gillan

Kimberly Gillan is a Melbourne journalist who covers wellbeing, social trends, parenting and travel.

Dr Zac Seidler with his son, Artemis.

Raising boys isn’t as scary as you think. These experts are here to help

Parenting boys in 2026 can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to manage it without losing touch with your son.

  • Kimberly Gillan

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Danni Rowlands said her daughter Winnie made a PowerPoint presentation to make a case to go on Snapchat.

Life without social media is coming. Here’s how to help teens (minus the eye-roll)

The social media ban is coming, causing concern among parents and children as they grapple with a leaner online landscape. Here is how experts in the field are talking to their kids about it.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Working within school hours doesn’t need to mean sacrificing your career, according to experts.

Yes, it is possible to build a lucrative career in school hours. Here’s how

The 38-hour workweek is increasingly falling out of favour, as parents look for school-hours careers that can prove just as financially rewarding as full-time employment.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Talitha Cummins, 44, spent 10 years feeling at a career loss before taking a punt on a new business.

‘Forty is a fork in the road’: Is it ever too late to change careers?

Making a career pivot can feel incredibly daunting, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the risk.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Simi Rayat and husband Harvin and their sons Har-Rai (front) and Eashar.

A goal-setting getaway helps this family focus on the year ahead

Just as workplaces can benefit from setting yearly goals, the process can help families feel connected and inspired to succeed.

  • Kimberly Gillan

On an early date, Sammy introduced Rachael to his sport. Now, he’s her Olympic coach

Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn needs Samuel Free to be her husband some days, her coach others. The two aren’t always the same.

  • Kimberly Gillan
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Disappointment is a real and raw emotion.

‘A teachable moment’: The only upside to your kids missing out on Taylor Swift tickets

Experts share the best thing parents can say to kids and teens who are disappointed right now.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Poverty can contribute to a child falling behind at school.

The achievement gap: Countering poverty’s profound influence on educational outcomes

We often associate poverty with a lack of food or housing, but for the 1.2 million Australian children and young people currently experiencing disadvantage, their circumstances can contribute to them falling behind at school.

  • Kimberly Gillan

January can be the loneliest month. Here’s how to cope

The summer holidays can feel isolating if you don’t have any plans.

  • Kimberly Gillan
According to experts, there are many benefits to parents taking solo breaks.

Mum’s the word: The joy and importance of holidays without kids

It’s often difficult for mothers to plan solo trips, but psychologists agree they’re well worth it.

  • Kimberly Gillan