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Authority figures: Is third party punishment for your kids ok?

Authority figures: Is third party punishment for your kids ok?

by Maria Tedeschi | Apr 29, 2016 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

After a recent video surfaced showing a schoolkid traumatised by parent-sanctioned punishment, we ask…can third party punishment ever be justified?

Film Review: Amy – A moving, breathing epitaph

Film Review: Amy – A moving, breathing epitaph

by Maria Tedeschi | Dec 18, 2015 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

Maria Tedeschi watched the tragically muted Amy Winehouse speak again in the documentary Amy and while Winehouse remains enigmatic, her talent lives on.

Smiling Babies study: A mother’s view of science

Smiling Babies study: A mother’s view of science

by Maria Tedeschi | Oct 2, 2015 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

With today being World Smile Day, Maria Tedeschi lends a mother’s view on the scientific study behind the smiling habits of babies.

Smugness in Children: A mothers view

Smugness in Children: A mothers view

by Maria Tedeschi | Aug 28, 2015 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

As Willow & Jaden Smith’s influence grows in Hollywood, we asked mum Maria Tedeschi whether she thought smugness in kids was an issue.

The homeless – A nine-year-old’s guide to helping

The homeless – A nine-year-old’s guide to helping

by Maria Tedeschi | Jan 22, 2015 | Featured, The Big Smoke Arena

Maria Tedeschi learns a valuable lesson about the homeless from her son Christian – that anyone can help, even a nine-year-old. #OutoftheHeartsofBabes

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