By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach Many children often find themselves overwhelmed by big feelings, leading to challenging behaviours such as hitting, biting, sibling conflicts, hurtful words, running away, anxiety, and…
Families
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FamiliesParenting
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By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:“The unthinkable has happened in our family. My sister lost her little boy in an accident on their property. He was only seven years old. He…
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Families
Navigating Property Division in Separation: Expert Insights from Orbell Family Lawyers
by LukeAdminBy Savanna Bull One of the first questions that people often ask when separating, is how their assets (property) will be divided. The division of property is a crucial component…
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Parenting
Embracing Imperfections: A Central Coast Mum’s Journey to Authentic Parenting
by LukeAdminBy Cathy Spooner I had a conversation with my son and told him I’d been suspended from high school. He was shocked…at first, even I was, I couldn’t believe the…
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FamiliesLifestyle
Navigating the Santa Tradition: A Central Coast Family’s Christmas Tale
by LukeAdmin“80 Stories High” by Central Coast local Dr John Irvine Phillip’s Christmas story – Phillip reverts to white lies to solve his Santa problems Do you think it’s justified to…
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Health & WellbeingParenting
Myopia in the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time for Clearer Vision
by LukeAdminBy Dr Nicholas Altuneg In today’s digital age, where screens dominate both learning and leisure, a new concern is emerging among families and kids – the rise of Myopia, commonly…
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Parenting
The Power of Planned Ignoring: Transforming Minor Annoyances into Parenting Wins
by LukeAdminBy Laura Hurstfield Do you find yourself in a constant parenting monologue of “don’t make that silly noise, don’t hit your brother, stop pulling faces at your sister”? Would your…
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EducationFamilies
Mud Magic: Boosting Immunity, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Development in Early Years
by LukeAdminBy Carly – Early Childhood Teacher, Alkira Early Learning Centre Mud glorious mud! The benefits of mud and its ability to boost children’s immunity in the early years has been…
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FamiliesLifestyle
De Facto vs. Marriage: Understanding Family Law Distinctions for Central Coast Families
by LukeAdminBy Georgia Spencer In a world where societal norms are undergoing a rapid transformation, the institution of marriage finds itself at the centre of a captivating and dynamic narrative. Relationships…
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Families
Empowering Families: Autism Support and Counselling for Neurodivergent Members
by LukeAdminAt Complete Sense, Autism Consulting and Counselling, the focus is providing support to families with an Autistic member. My name’s Natalie Jarvis and I have worked with Neurodiverse individuals for…