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Although the first day back at school, or even the first ever day at school, can be an exciting prospect for some children, adjustment difficulties are common. Anxious feelings are expected and normal in children returning to school, changing schools,… Continue Reading >

The transition back to class once the summer is over can be a stressful time for both children and parents alike. While some anxiety is normal and to be expected, it’s important to know the difference between the usual back-to-school… Continue Reading >

At dinner, my child refuses to come to the table. She has massive meltdowns if the food is not familiar to her! She will scream that the food is yuck, and that she is not eating it”. “At bedtime she… Continue Reading >

The key to getting kids ready for school after the Christmas festivities is to ease them into it well before they are due to start. The following tips will help you along this process. 1. Get them back into a sleep schedule. 2. Get back into a routine. 3. Limit screen time. 4. Talk about new school year anxiety.

The end of the year can be very stressful especially with he festive season looming. 2021 has been a rollercoaster of a year.  It is important to find ways to manage stress as well as recognise the signs of stress…. Continue Reading >

Having a child with a hearing aid can bring unique challenges, especially when it comes to their emotional well-being. It’s essential for parents to address their child’s anxiety and insecurity surrounding their hearing aid to ensure their overall development and… Continue Reading >

When she is blooming, she is seen. When baby arrives, she disappears. Why do we move from one extreme to the next when honouring women? Her worth does not diminish when the baby arrives. What is the difference between nourishing… Continue Reading >

Does your child start crying or throw a tantrum when you need to leave them? This can be absolutely heart wrenching and distressing for both of you. It’s important to know that separation anxiety (distress at the point of separating… Continue Reading >

I am doing it right now – staring at a blank piece of paper, feeling my mouth dry and a lurch in my belly… it is anxiety at is gentlest, but nevertheless distracting enough to make the flow of words… Continue Reading >

After weeks of learning virtually from home, it’s finally time for our kids to go back to the classroom. While some will inevitably find the transition back to school easy and exciting, others will find the shift challenging and filled… Continue Reading >