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Consequences and punishments are used to reflect back to the child the effects of the decisions they make. However, they often have the opposite effect causing more unwanted behaviour. Consequences are only helpful if; 1; The consequence is a natural… Continue Reading >

As a mother focused on sustainability, I’m always looking for ways to reduce waste in our household. With kids constantly creating new artwork, it can be challenging to decide what to do with the growing collection of drawings, paintings, and… 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 >

Your child is getting older and will soon be expected to perform well in school. Excellent study habits are crucial for academic success. As a parent, you can help your child develop great study habits that will serve them well… Continue Reading >

TRIGGER WARNING – THIS BLOG POST CONTAINS THE DISCUSSION OF CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL!  I had a young person contact me yesterday asking for HELP. The young person had been shared a link to a website in which they were pressured to… Continue Reading >

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 >