Would you play Roblox with your kids to keep them safe?
Gayle had never even heard of Roblox when her then eight year old son asked if he could join the online platform, where millions of games would be at his fingertips. After saying no a few times, she took the slightly unconventional move, on her son's invitation, of creating her own account and playing with him. Along with her gamer husband, they allowed their son to explore the online world from a young age with strict supervision, but new studies show that even when you think you're across your kids online activity, things aren't always as they appear. You'll hear from a parent and two experts perspective on how to keep your kids safe on Roblox and other online platforms. Plus is it ethical to chuck a sickie? And the new research showing that men are quicker to say "I love you" than women on Life Matters on ABC Radio National.
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Gen X career switches and how to have a device free holiday
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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What's it like to be a tourist with a disability?
Brisbane's Story Bridge has just opened the worlds first accessible bridge climb. While tourism operators are offering up more accessible options, what can the industry do to ensure people travelling with a disability have a chance to explore Australia?Plus why experienced teachers are leaving the profession in droves, an Australia-first push for early prostate cancer detection and a day in the life of a beer plumber.
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What have we learned about mental illness a year on from the Bondi Junction attack?
Charlie was a teenager when she had her first experience of psychosis. She's since gotten the support she needs to stay well, although she still bristles when she sees sensationalist reports of mental illness in the media.This week families of the six victims of the Bondi Junction attacks gathered to pay tribute to their loved ones on the first anniversary of the tragedy. The coronial inquest into the incident has been broadened to examine media coverage of the events. So how does stigma prevent people from getting the treatment they need?Plus how teenage diets are influenced by social media, why you're seeing more targeted political ads on social media and how to cope when your parents get a divorce when you're all grown up.
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Saying "yes" to yourself as you age and poor food etiquette at work
Older Australians everywhere are redefining what it means to age, and many say they started "living their best life" when they hit their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. How are you defying stereotypes as an older person or how do you hope to? And, what would you do if your new desk-buddy ate in a way that put you completely off your food?
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