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Devices may be making us smarter, but is there a catch?

Like many parents, Suvi Mahonen is worried about the hours kids are spending staring at screens.

Cages

Linden Chuang on the demise of SeaWorld and the significance of freedom for orcas . . . and humans.

The signature

If there really is a God, should we expect to find Him within the known universe? Ty Gibson peeks through the space-time continuum.

The cost of a carnivore

Ross Chadwick says motor vehicles aren’t the world's worst polluters. So what is?

Connected but lonely?

The busy activity on your Facebook newsfeed may belie a more sobering reality.

To raise an Amish child

How can we ensure our children aren’t addicted to technology when we ourselves can’t seem to tear ourselves away from our mobile phones?

Your child’s online footprint

Parents' duty of care to their children extends to the potentially dangerous digital space.

What Technology is Doing to Our Hearts

We've all heard about the ills of the internet. But did you know it could affect our sense of empathy and compassion as well?

When virtual becomes reality

To reach our changing world, we need to change too. #stayrelevant

Earth’s stewards

Loren Seibold reflects on our human responsibility to protect the world we’ve been given and the devastating result of our greed that’s destroying it.

A not-so-green world

The disasters and diseases plaguing our world are devastating, yet far from surprising.

The smartphone dilemma

While our smartphones might be convenient, Scott Wegener warns that we need to be aware of the potential problems they can create in our lives, if we aren’t careful.

Signs of the Times magazine - Aus/NZ

2 days 10 hours ago

Many people claim to be religious by attending church, doing or saying the "right" thing, even voting the "right" way. But according to James, the real test of genuine religion is about how we treat others—especially those who are less fortunate. In the days before social security, those who were

Signs of the Times magazine - Aus/NZ

3 days 11 hours ago

"We all want to experience growth, to have the satisfaction of watching something bloom in our care. Whether that be relational, professional, mental or even physical growth. Often, we focus so much on growing in these aspects of our lives that we forget about our spiritual growth. Yet when we

A Leaf-Changing Experience - Signs of the Times

I have always admired people who know how to take care of plants. I remember that as a young girl, my mum bought me a cactus after I begged her to buy me a plant of my own. There was something fascinating about the idea of growing something, putting time and energy into loving it, […]

Signs of the Times magazine - Aus/NZ

6 days 3 hours ago

Screens are all around us and it feels like we can’t ever escape—especially those of us who are parents. How can we help our kids navigate the treacherous world of media?

How To Media-Proof Your Kids - Signs of the Times

My kids have an unnatural relationship with the media. This has a lot to do with what I do for a living. Script writing and media reviewing have led me to attend a great many film premieres and I’ve often had one of my three boys tagging along. In fact, they’ve got so used to […]

Signs of the Times magazine - Aus/NZ

1 week 3 days ago

If you're a Mum, you've probably heard of the term "Mum load" or "mental load." The term became popular in 2017 when French comic artist Emma illustrated about it. She explains, “The mental load means always having to remember. It’s permanent and exhausting work. And it’s invisible.” Or as Eve

The Mum Load

Need to buy new school socks. When do I have to cancel our car insurance by? Make a booking for the after-school activity this week. Are there enough vegetables for dinner tonight? Remember to pack library bag on Tuesday night. Check public access times for the ice-skating rink this weekend. These w...