Tag Archives: calm

If you’re feeling more anxious than usual these days, know that  you are not alone. It’s a stressful time, but it’s important to stay calm and collected. We’ve rounded up 5 ways to relax and relieve stress, fast. Luke McLeod… Continue Reading >

By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist   It’s one of those mornings. Your six-year-old is still wandering around half-dressed after you’ve told him to get ready at least a dozen times. Your eight-year-old is dressed, but is glued to the TV… Continue Reading >

“My child is a stubborn fussy eater”, is a comment I hear all the time in my work as a fussy eater specialist. Stubbornness is a fascinating personality trait that may deliver long-term benefits[i], but in the meantime, parents are… Continue Reading >

The idea of modelling good and appropriate behaviours to our kids is one that is close to my heart. As a clinical psychologist, I am increasingly dismayed by the rising levels of mental health issues in our beautiful country, and… Continue Reading >

Time-in is an alternative to time-out that focuses on positive reinforcement and connection rather than isolation and punishment. It involves spending quality time with your child to help them regulate their emotions, reflect on their behaviour, and learn new skills…. Continue Reading >

Bringing home a new baby is always an exciting time but many people wonder what is the best way to introduce the new addition to your furbaby? The best approach is to start early. Even before baby arrives, pets will… Continue Reading >

Stress is a fact of modern life. We enjoy unprecedented levels of convenience and technological advancement and our daily lives are busy and high pressured, even for our children. Our body’s autonomic nervous system has sophisticated mechanisms designed to deal… Continue Reading >

As the sun sets on the lazy days of summer, a sense of anticipation lingers in the air, marking the approaching return to school. A quiet hum of emotions fills the spaces between parents and children within this transition. The… Continue Reading >

Parenthood is a remarkable journey filled with joy, love, and challenges. As parents, our deepest desire is to provide our children with the tools they need to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. In this blog, we will explore the critical… Continue Reading >

You can feel it happening again. Despite your repeated, reasonable requests, your child is STILL not ready, and you need to leave for your appointment in five minutes or you’ll be late. The anger building inside you is about to… Continue Reading >