Ruth Barber

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Ruth Barber

All parents want what's best for their children, but what if what your child wants is completely at odds with your ambitions for them? That was exactly the situation Indian-born Melbourne comedian Urvi Majumdar and her father, Bhaskar, found themselves in when Urvidefied her family and community to pursue a career in the arts. They both share their perspectives on how they've navigated this "uncomfortable" choice.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Ruth Barber

Parenting is hard. Like, really hard. It's almost impossible to know what advice to listen to and what to ignore. And it doesn't help when you're constantly bombarded by contradictory "expert" opinions on seemingly every topic. That's why we asked beloved, no-nonsense parenting author and educator, Maggie Dent, to share her wisdom on some of the most popular and widely-touted pieces of parenting advice.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Ruth Barber

It's a phenomenon that has existed ever since women joined the workforce, but the term 'work wife' only entered the cultural lexicon more recently.  Having close friendships in the workplace increases job satisfaction and helps foster a sense of safety, confidence, and well-being — and the research (and just about every woman I know) backs that up. Happy work wife = happy work life.

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Ruth Barber

By Ruth Barber, ABC Have you ever wanted to take a peek through your child's phone? Or maybe you've succumbed and flicked through their social accounts or text messages? Some parents argue it's a blatant breach of privacy. Others say it's simply a necessary precaution in the modern world. But what do the experts think? We spoke to Marie Yap, a professor and psychologist at Monash University, to get her advice on how to navigate this moral dilemma.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Ruth Barber

Have you ever wanted to take a peek through your child's phone? Or maybe you've succumbed and flicked through their social accounts or text messages? Some parents argue it's a blatant breach of privacy. Others say it's simply a necessary precaution in the modern world. But what do the experts think? We spoke to Dr Marie Yap, a professor and psychologist at Monash University, to get her advice on how to navigate this moral dilemma.