Teaching Toddlers Tricky Topics

Teaching toddlers ‘tricky topics’ can be easy if you have the right tools in your toolkit. And the right tool is often a children’s book! Kids are visual learners, so story books are ideal to broach tricky topics, and help… Continue Reading >

My child asked me to explain what ‘rape’ is, and I don’t know what to say?

Help Kristi… my child asked me to explain what ‘rape’ is, and I don’t know what to say? I get a lot of parents asking questions around ‘how to talk’ with their kids about tough subjects, which leave them worried… Continue Reading >

The best family outdoor activities for Father’s Day

It’s that time of year again. Father’s Day has crept up and with it comes the age-old question of what to get dad. If you’re stuck and are looking to treat him to a different experience, a fun family outdoor… Continue Reading >

Teaching Kids Tricky Topics

Teaching toddlers ‘tricky topics’ can be easy if you have the right tools in your toolkit. And the right tool is often a children’s book! Kids are visual learners, so storybooks are ideal to broach tricky topics, and help encourage… Continue Reading >

10 Tips For Answering Your Children’s Big Questions

You know the situation, you’re driving to soccer, the kids are in the back and someone pulls out in front of you; you shout “SH*T” or something more colourful. Your toddler giggles and starts repeating it “Sh*t, Sh*t, Sh*t”. Your… Continue Reading >

How to Answer our Children’s Big Life Questions

As a psychologist, I am used to fielding ‘big life questions’ from clients who are contemplating leaving relationships, unsure of their purpose, questioning their sexuality, or facing their own mortality. However it is in my role of a mum of… Continue Reading >