Family life comes in many shapes and sizes, perhaps never more so than today. Stepfamilies and blended families are increasingly common, yet they remain one of the most complex family structures to navigate. In Australia, a significant proportion of children are growing up in families shaped by separation, re-partnering and shared care arrangements. Many children are adjusting not only to the separation of their biological parents, but also to new households, new adults and d

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I was walking along the beach this week when I noticed a pippi digging its way back under the sand. I smiled, and a sense of calm washed over me. It was instant. I didn’t try to feel relaxed or talk myself into it. My nervous system simply remembered. As a child, I spent summers at the beach with attuned caregivers who showed me how to find pippis, gently collect them and then release them, watching as they disappeared back into the sand. Those moments of safety, connection a