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When Tabitha Carvan first noticed Benedict Cumberbatch her children were still very young. One moment he was an ordinary actor, the next she was obsessing over every plane of his face. Her book This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch traces her new-found obsession, from embarrassment about her feelings to a new-found joy in her unusual passion, Tabitha shows that loving something ridiculous could be the very thing that sets you free.

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Does your son have a melt-down every time you ask him to put down his console? Does he want to be playing games every waking minute? Many parents have children, and sons in particular, who love gaming more than anything else. Dr Kristy Goodwin says that while this isn't always a bad thing, it might be time to set up some healthy behaviours. Kristy explains why boys in particular can be so attached to their games, and how we can put in some boundaries to have a more harmonious household.

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Has your child ever woken in the night complaining of a sore leg? Or maybe it was the inside arch of their foot? Growing pains has been something children have complained about for years, but it's also something that Joshua Burns says is poorly understood. Joshua Burns is a Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Rehabilitation at the Sydney School of Health Sciences. Joshua explains what is known about growing pains, and how parents can manage them.

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Emma Power believes fighting is normal and it doesn't have to mean the end of everything. In her new book When Love Goes South, A guide to help you turn conflict around Emma explains how knowing yourself can help you avoid unnecessary conflict. In this interview Emma talks about both preventative measures and ways you can manage fights when they happen anyway.

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Distraction, an obsession with youth and discontent are all part and parcel of being an adolescent. But author and social researcher Maggie Hamilton says that adults today are living an extended adolescence that's hurting our kids. Maggie's latest book is called What happens to our kids when we fail to grow up. Maggie talks about why we all have parts of ourselves that need to grow up, and the difference it makes when you embrace being an adult.

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If you've ever heard a child cry out "but it's not faaaaair" you will be interested in this interview. Psychologist and author Dr Vanessa Lapointe explains why your children might constantly fight over who is in the front seat, or even over something as mundane as a favourite cup. Vanessa also has some great practical tips on how to manage the situation after you hear that first cry of "but it's not faaaair!!"

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When you're pregnant chances are you're thinking about labour and what to do with a baby once they're safely in your arms. We don't talk a lot about how you might feel physically. Lyz Evans is a women's physiotherapist at Women in Focus Physiotherapy and Health who has had three babies herself- her last is now only nine months old. Lyz talks about how you can expect to feel after child birth, and the best ways to get yourself feeling back to healthy and healed.

Lyz also has an online program called Empowered Motherhood for pregnancy and postnatal care.

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Having a baby can be empowering and disempowering at the same time. On one hand you have brought a new life into the world, on another you can be restricted in your work and home life by your new role as a carer. Kemi Nekvapil is a life coach who has trained with Dr Brene Brown. Her new book is called Power, A woman's guide to living and leading without apology. Kemi talks about her definition of power, and why motherhood is the perfect place to practice it.

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How much control do you have of your finances? You may be happy to let your partner take care of the 'money stuff' as that's their strength, while you focus on the things you do well (like organising holidays, supervising home work etc).

But sometimes an equal divide of jobs becomes something more sinister. Money, after all, is something we all need to survive. Financial abuse happens when one partner controls the other through economic means. Fiona Mort is the CEO of 1800 Respect, the national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. Fiona outlines the signs that someone might be predisposed to financial abuse, and what we can do if we feel we're in an abusive relationship.

1800 Respect has resources available for people experiencing financial abuse.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/financial-abuse

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Lo Carmen is an actress, musician, author and mother. She grew up surrounded by some of Australia's most influential female musicians. Along the way she starred in the iconic The Year My Voice Broke and toured with her baby when she was still in her early twenties. Then, sixteen years later, she had two more babies- and continued the creative juggle. Lo talks about her extraordinary life and the women who helped to shape it. Lo's book is called Lovers Dreamers Fighters.

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