Parenting

by Alita Blanchard ‘We are an anxious world and the primary reason is because we DON’T KNOW HOW TO FEEL OUR FEELINGS.’ Dr Shefail Tsabary, Psychologist and author of ‘The …

Social Futures is challenging stereotypes about disability in Central Coast schools. ‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ is a free program for primary school aged children aimed at …

By Clancy Black I’d like you to imagine the following situation. You have come home from work after a long day only to find your children fighting with one another. …

By Alkira Early Learning Centre The journey of development from preschool to the world of formal schooling is an important step in a young child’s life. Many parents are faced …

By Alita Blanchard I know the idea of putting yourself first and making time to care for your needs brings up big feelings. You may read the term “self care” …

by Catherine Schasser TRANSITION. One simple word. Millions of applications. Infants transitioning from a cot to a bed or bottle to solids. Young children transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, or …

by Clare Marcangelo Everyone seems to know a child who is a picky eater, whether they were one, have one, or have just witnessed this behaviour at a meal-time. It’s …

Central Coast families will soon be invited to experience extraordinary care in the region’s only and newest, dedicated private maternity unit when it is unveiled as part of the $32million …

by Sarah Tolmie For the last 12 years I have contributed to every issue of On the Coast – Families magazine. Today as I write this article I have decided …

As part of its $32 million redevelopment, Gosford Private Hospital is building a brand new, purpose-built Maternity Ward for local Central Coast families.  Due to open in April 2021, Gosford …