Dr Rachael Sharman | Author
Dr Rachael Sharman
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25.01.2022 My latest article in The Conversation addressing an alarming new modern parenting problem: what happens if your teenager witnesses murder online... https://theconversation.com/a-guide-for-parents-and-teacher
25.01.2022 My latest article in The Conversation: telling your children about divorce. https://theconversation.com/how-to-tell-your-child-youre-ge
24.01.2022 I'm very pleased to be the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming Childhood Summit! Childhood is changing and the impact affects everyone. Join the conversation to protect our children's future at the inaugural Childhood Summit 2019 presented by Nature Play. Brisbane | 28-30 March, 2019... www.childhoodsummit.org.au #ChildhoodSummit2019 #PartOfThePuzzle #PartOfTheSolution
24.01.2022 My latest article in The Conversation. What was your relationship like with your sibling? Good, bad or ugly... https://theconversation.com/nearly-30-of-kids-experience-si
22.01.2022 Ever had to deal with "passive-aggressive" behaviour? Some thoughts from me about this style of manipulation - fast forward to 1:29 to beginning of interview: https://www.abc.net.au//programs/evenings/evenings/13311058
22.01.2022 An article from myself and Leanne (PhD student) in TC: when love turns to hate http://theconversation.com/fairytale-no-more-when-love-turn
21.01.2022 I will be on ABC News Breakfast TV tomorrow (Saturday 27th April) 10:15 am to discuss the new WHO guidelines re screen time for young children. Less is more!
21.01.2022 I'm on live radio every Wednesday afternoon 3:35pm with Sheridan Stewart ABC 90.3 FM. Today's topic... the Great Toilet Paper Crisis of 2020! Just as well I have a PhD so we can get to the bottom of this...
20.01.2022 Is your smartphone making you dumb? http://myweeklypreview.com.au/news/what-are-you-thinking/
19.01.2022 Too much screen time damaging social skill development in children: some USC research hot off the press from my Honours student Tharen Kander: http://www.abc.net.au//screen-time-could-hamper-ab/8987512
18.01.2022 My latest article for the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au//psychologist-works-with-v/11681528 If you have little intrinsic motivation/empathy for others - how do you "learn" it? The developing human brain is wired to learn by consequences, if we remove that from the environment, we remove their capacity to learn.... In laypersons terms, an earlier "nip it in the bud" approach may well save a really nasty outcome down the line if the behaviour is allowed to escalate.
17.01.2022 Listen in to Sheridan Stewart and I on ABC Radio Southern QLD at 3.30pm every Wednesday to discuss parenting issues. 90.3 FM for the local Coasties!
16.01.2022 I'll be presenting some hints and tips for stress management tomorrow night Thursday 15th October at 6pm during this free webinar organised by USC: https://www.usc.edu.au/research-unmasked
16.01.2022 Yet another side effect of social media we need to think about for the future: https://www.abc.net.au//kanye-west-presidential-b/12489182
16.01.2022 Article from me in the UK journal tapestry about getting nature back into play! https://tapestry.info/au/putting-nature-back-into-play/
16.01.2022 My latest article in The Conversation, hopefully inspiring a little more thought about what makes for *effective* discipline: https://theconversation.com/reward-or-punishment-finding-th
15.01.2022 Tune in live for our Hot Button Discussion on the Evolution of Childhood - How can we ensure outdoor play remains? A topic that will be vigorously debated by two of our amazing speakers - Maggie Dent and Dr. Rachael Sharman https://www.facebook.com/events/317681985561022/ ... NOTE: The broadcast will be live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NaturePlayQLD/
14.01.2022 Were did your morals come from? A radio interview with ABC canvassing moral development, theory of mind, and even Tarzan gets a mention! https://www.abc.net.au//e/morality-rachel-sharman/13114682
10.01.2022 I dare say a lot of people can relate to this! Ever felt overwhelmed/disoriented/confused while travelling? You're not alone... https://www.abc.net.au//dr-rachel-sharman---syndr/11343950
10.01.2022 Nice article and documentary teaser for Nature Play out today. Get those kids off their backside and back outside! https://www.abc.net.au//outdoor-play-free-range-k/11041350
09.01.2022 Maggie Dent and I in a Q&A at the recent Childhood Summit Brisbane. Top conference! https://www.facebook.com/NaturePlayQLD/videos/875871739457826/
08.01.2022 Here's a radio IV I did with This Working Life ABC RN on why failure is not a dirty word! Listen and Learn... https://www.abc.net.au/radionat/programs/this-working-life/
06.01.2022 A new year and a new regular radio time! For 2021 I'll be joining Sheridan Stewart on ABC Sunshine Coast 90.3 FM or 95.3 FM just after the 9:30am news each Tuesday.
05.01.2022 Here's a radio interview from yours truly about how cults operate. Some thoughts in here for anyone who is concerned they are being manipulated: https://www.abc.net.au///evenings/rachael-sharman/12924692
05.01.2022 I'll be talking to Mel Bush on ABC Hobart just after 8pm QLD time tonight about Cognitive Dissonance in relation to the sexual assault allegations from Parliament. "Sexual assault allegations from Parliament" there's an interesting sentence in its own right... https://www.abc.net.au/radio/hobart/
04.01.2022 Dr Karl and I at Woodford 2016 - talking about time travel! Listen at ABC https://www.abc.net.au//p/bigideas/time-travelling/8381046
03.01.2022 My latest article in The Conversation, co-authored with our resident Geographer Patrick Nunn. Climate change anxiety and how to help: https://theconversation.com/ignoring-young-peoples-climate-
01.01.2022 A difficult but important topic for everyone affected: https://theconversation.com/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about
01.01.2022 My latest article in ABC news today - how cognitive dissonance protects perpetrators of abuse: https://www.abc.net.au//george-pell-michael-jacks/10892948
