Parenting

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 …

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 …