Parenting

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach We have been conditioned to believe that we are in control of our lives and we often carry this belief into motherhood. We want the …

By Dr Nicholas Altuneg Getting your child ready for their first day of school can feel like a big job. Uniform pressed, school bag packed, lunch box filled, and don’t …

By Kylie Spicer Dietitian/Nutritionist We all know that the quality of a child’s food affects their growth and development including how their body and brain work. But did you know …

By Dr Nicholas Altuneg You go in to say goodnight to your child only to find out he is playing “Minecraft” in bed. Or your daughter is busy on Snapchat …

By Chris Davidson, Gamble Aware Northern Sydney & Central Coast Online gaming can be compelling for kids, and every parent knows how difficult it can be to get their children …

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach Crying is healing. Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endorphins. These feel–good chemicals help ease both physical and emotional pain. We all need …

By Cathy Spooner Over the years I’ve lost count of the times I’ve sat crying in the bathroom wondering how I am failing so much at being a mother. How …

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach “Breathe. Your kids need you. Not perfect. But you. With your worries. And your laughs. And your fails. And your try agains. Your love. Your …

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach “Roughhousing is play that flows with spontaneity, improvisation, and joy. It is free from worries about how we look or how much time is passing. …

In a disaster what we hold to be normal or the usual is disrupted, and people are left with a huge amount of uncertainty and experience a range of emotions, …