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Did you know that up to 95% of a child’s brain has developed by the age of 5 years? The Early Years of life set the foundations for lifelong health and well-being. During the early stage of life, toddlers’ and… Continue Reading >

 Each families’ race, ethnicity, and culture are important parts of their identity. Children, including very young children, understand and want to have a sense of belonging to their families’ racial, ethnic, and cultural group or groups. Yet, one part… 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 >

Young children have an affinity for our natural world, relishing the company of animals, birds, trees, rocks, shells and places as their special companions and friends. Getting to know our world through encounters with tadpoles, wind, rock pools, caves, ants,… Continue Reading >

Connection is the foundation of a thriving, respectful and productive relationship with your baby. Without connection, you dive into dark and murky waters feeling your way into uncharted territory. Your relationship with your child starts before birth when they start… Continue Reading >

The first child, the first smiles, the first time you become a Mother, Father, Aunty, Grandparent. The beginning of toilet training, and first drawing, first tooth, first day at day care and school. Mixed in with these firsts become the… Continue Reading >

Grooming is when a person engages in predatory conduct and behaviours to prepare a child or young person for sexual activity at a later time by gaining their trust and/or compliance. Grooming encompasses all activity/behaviours from communicating and befriending of… Continue Reading >

Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg The research on the development of your child’s vision and the regular use of small screens and mobile devices is now very clear… Professor Molina, an Optometrist who lectures in Clinical Optometry,(Molina, 2018)… Continue Reading >

By Dr. Stephanie Rubino BSc, ND Naturopathic Doctor& Whole Earth & Sea Expert    Teaching your kids good health habits will help guide them to being healthy adults. Nutritious eating habits, daily movement, and key nutrients are fundamental elements to… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au or Facebook page Bayside Dietetics   Maya (identifying details in this story have been changed) came to see me regarding her son this week. With the return to school, she was feeling anxious… Continue Reading >