Sleep experts are warning the aftermath of Australia’s Black Summer has left many with troubling sleep problems as they struggle to deal with unresolved stress and anxiety. Getting good sleep is critical to support emotional stability and future planning during… Continue Reading >
I was handed another prescription and told to use the creams. But not for longer than half of the time, otherwise that was no good. And the creams were magical! Yes they worked….but only while we were using them. It… Continue Reading >
By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic Instagram @baysidedietetics This blog is a fictional story that is based on insight we have into ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices from around 800BC. Ahti squirmed at… Continue Reading >
(Breathing Exercises for Stress Management) Picture yourself in the middle of an exam, a board meeting, or for your kids, it could be before a presentation at school or a sporting final. Your pulse is quickening, your thoughts are… Continue Reading >
School Holidays – for many it can mark a period of relief for parents, a break from the constant daily grind of getting children up and ready for school, packed lunches, early morning arguments about brushing teeth and putting socks… Continue Reading >
With holidays now over and school and child care happening, many parents have to face that phase of getting their children comfortable with the idea of returning to school. For many children, particularly those who are just starting child care,… Continue Reading >
Flashback to 2017 and “WOW”. It seems like only yesterday I was attending his kindergarten graduation and stressing over what Primary school would hold for him. How would he ever cope? How would he fit in? Would he make friends? … Continue Reading >
It can be tough to watch your child struggle with anxiety and even the most well-meaning parents at times say things that may end up exacerbating anxious feelings, instead of alleviating them. If your child is suffering from an anxiety… Continue Reading >
by Jas Rawlinson Anxiety. It’s something that most of us struggle with at one time or another, and as someone with lived experience of both anxiety and depression, I can tell you this: when it flares up, it can… Continue Reading >
Deciding if your child is ready for school can cause some anxiety for parents, especially if their birthday happens to make them a particularly young starter. While you might be feeling stressed about the decision, there are some clear signifies… Continue Reading >
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