By Cathy Spooner I remember the day I sat in that cold Psychologist office on a rainy day. Her smile and sunny demeanour didn’t change the rain outside and the …
Families
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FamiliesParenting
Matters of life & love – Enduring Soccer Seasons and Embracing Community Sport: A Mother’s Journey
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:“My kids play soccer throughout Winter. I really do not enjoy going. It is early, cold, often wet and I get very triggered by the loud …
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Parenting
Understanding and Managing Children’s Aggressive Behavior: A Conscious Parenting Guide
by LukeAdminBy Alita Blanchard Parent Coach When life gets tough with your children and they are expressing a lot of anger and acting aggressively, it can be incredibly triggering and challenging …
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One of the biggest decisions families make is where to send their child to school. At Wyong Christian Community School, we understand and value the importance of the early schooling …
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Health & WellbeingParenting
Recognizing and Addressing Childhood Trauma: Signs, Impacts, and Healing Strategies
by LukeAdminBy Leisa Pritchard – Psychologist Ruby* was 6 when her parents bought her for counselling. Although Ruby was a bright child, they had concerns that she was falling behind her …
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Babies
Understanding the 4th Trimester: Decoding Your Newborn’s Crying & How Central Coast Parents Can Cope
by LukeAdminBy Lynne Campey – Registered Nurse/Midwife, and Child & Family Health Nurse Becoming a parent is a crash course in skills that there is very little preparation for! Often our …
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It has long been recognised that some children with autism manage well in the mainstream classroom with support, but for others a large, busy classroom can be an over–whelming experience. …
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EducationFamiliesParenting
Starting School with Confidence: Essential Tips for Central Coast Families
by LukeAdminBy Laura Kiln When children start school, they have a lot to get used to. They will be in a new setting, with more children and new rules and routines. …
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Families
Blending Families on the Central Coast: Navigating Introductions and Keeping Harmony
by LukeAdminBy Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:Things between my boyfriend and I are moving to next level. It is time to introduce our families together. We both have children from our previous …
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By Clare Marcangelo I often have parents call and tell me that they have a child who have either formal or suspected diagnosis of ADHD, and they have heard that …
