Parenting

by dr nicholas altuneg, behavioural optometrist How would you feel if your child was facing silent challenges and you didn’t know how to help them? Picture this scenario: your child …

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach These kids are also sometimes called strong willed, spirited, spicy, fiery and/or deeply feeling. They can often have tricky, challenging and baffling behaviours. What is …

By Selina Chapman, Psychologist As a mother, a partner, and a psychologist, I strive for mediocrity. I am aware this sounds strange, and I hope you keep reading to see …

By Sam Savva, Practice Manager and frame Stylist, Swimming goggles make it easier for swimmers who need vision correction to see clearly underwater. They are perfect for anyone who would …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Raising teenagers is difficult at the best of times, but even more so if your teen is struggling with mental health or …

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:“My middle child is five years old and he is having massive tantrums and explosive moments that are becoming very disruptive and even scary. I am …

[One for the grown–ups]Now you’ve got the kids sorted, stretch out with this entertaining cosy mystery. Jessica Sanford is a writer living on the Central Coast. She has a passion …

By Harriet Blannin–Ferguson, Midwife, Child and Family Health Graduate Did you know the incidence of breastfeeding issues increase during the holiday and festive seasons?This busy time of the year can …

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 …