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…
By 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…
By 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…
By 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…
By Laura Hurstfield As new parents you know to buy the socket covers, the cupboard locks, have the car seat professionally fitted. When they get older you make sure they…
By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Knowing how to be a good listener is a skill many people struggle with. Being a good listener requires practice and an…
By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach Children need to feel emotionally safe, seen and soothed to feel secure. It seems obvious that this is what we want to provide for our…
By Alita Alanchard, Parent Coach I am a mother of 3 boys – and it’s been the greatest growth journey of my life. Unpacking my stereotypes, learning to listen to…
By Clare Marcangelo, Children’s Nutritionist School has returned, or for some children it has started for their very first term. This comes with so much excitement and nervousness, will my…
By Laura Hurstfield “Arsenic Hour” is the term used to describe the period between getting the kids home from school and getting them into bed. “Arsenic Hour” is the time…