Tag Archives: child

Parenting is one of the most profound responsibilities a person can undertake. It involves nurturing, guiding, and shaping the next generation, often with the hope that they will grow up to live healthier, happier lives. However, many parents, despite their… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Facebook Bayside Dietetics Instagram BaysideDietetics   According to the Chicago Tribune, President George W Bush famously declared “I do not like broccoli and I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid… Continue Reading >

One of the toughest parts of being a parent is having to tackle difficult conversations. Let’s face it, no-one wants to deal with the challenging talks that seem to be an inevitable part of life.  Whether you’ve been called in… Continue Reading >

by Dr. Scott Zarcinas   Emotions should come with some kind of warning when we are born, and the warning should be: Buyer beware—emotions are powerful! Emotions can be the fuel driving you toward success, or they can be the… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook   I can still see the love in the room when Sophie* sat down between her parents in my clinic. She was now twelve and having a significant… Continue Reading >

At times I think we forget this FACT in our goals to protect and help kids.  As a specialist child interviewer, I was very aware that the time and process prior to the child’s interview was equally, if not more… Continue Reading >

If you are a new parent or caregiver, at some point in the near future you will be wondering about toilet training and thinking about when a good time is to start. This is a topic you will get plenty… Continue Reading >

In my experience, sleep makes or breaks the first year and beyond of your parenting journey. It is the number one question that you get asked, Martha down the street is asking you if they’re sleeping through at 6 weeks… Continue Reading >

Having a new baby is usually a very exciting time for parents as it involves new beginnings and a new chapter in our life. What we may forget as parents is that it is an even more crucial chapter in… Continue Reading >

Is my child the bully? Dealing with bullying is an unfortunate fact of life for many children, and it can be equally distressing for parents. As the latest instalment in our Real Conversations series, we will tackle how to identify… Continue Reading >