Tag Archives: child

Starting a new school year can be exciting, but it’s also a time of transition that may leave some children feeling anxious and unsure. Back-to-school anxiety is common at any age, whether it’s a child returning after a long break,… Continue Reading >

Starting school is a big step for any child. Add food allergies to the mix, and it can make parents feel extremely anxious. However, remember there are hundreds of children who attend school with allergies successfully with no incidents. Managing allergies at school… Continue Reading >

The summer holiday break is starting to look like a memory of the past as school started. Going back to school can be a challenging and exciting time. Seeing friends that we have not seen in the past few weeks,… Continue Reading >

By Mellissa Hooper, Youthrive Psychologist   If your child is struggling to focus at home, school or otherwise you could try teaching them basic steps to mindfulness. This does not necessarily mean meditation or yoga; instead it can be small… Continue Reading >

When it comes to finding the right school for your child, you want to make sure they’re in a place where they can learn and grow. Of course, that doesn’t mean the school has to be fancy—it just needs to… Continue Reading >

At some point every parent is likely to struggle to get their child to listen to them. Do you ever feel like you have to constantly shout in order to get your message across, perhaps you have started offering treats… Continue Reading >

Education can be a real battleground for parents, particularly if your child has a diagnosis or disability. It can be a battle to find the right educational setting for your child, let alone getting your child’s needs met. It can… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Mastering the use of strollers to be more mobile with your infant or toddler is an important milestone that opens up many possibilities in your journey through life. Perhaps you’ve already chosen… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Car rides with infants and young children can be challenging at the best of times and for a multitude of reasons – restlessness, boredom, and squabbling amongst siblings in the backseat can… Continue Reading >

Bullying is a scourge.  Not a single Australian parent will be unaware of both the prevalence of bullying and the damage it can cause if left unaddressed.  As parents, we worry about it.  Unfortunately, worrying doesn’t change or improve the… Continue Reading >