Hello, Monday readers

This week, we have some fantastic articles that we hope will provide you with helpful tips and insights.

First up, we have a simple Chicken Soup recipe from The Small Kitchen Cook by Ashleigh Butler that feels like a warm hug. Especially good as the colder weather sets in.

Next, we tackle the issue of school refusal. We spoke with Prof Penny Van Bergen, professor of educational psychology and head of the school of education at the University of Wollongong, who shares details of recent reports indicating a rise in school refusal across the Illawarra region and nationwide amongst our youth.

If you're on the hunt for a great playground for your little ones, we've got you covered. Michelle Barry, the team leader for child health promotion at Healthy Cities Illawarra, has identified the top three parks with playground fences, so you can relax and let your children play in a safe environment.

Lastly, I celebrate the growing number of new mums who are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Australian business landscape. I explore my own motivations for starting a new business and why we may be seeing this trend.

See you out there.

Your Monday Editor,

Kasey Simpson

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