Sleep Facts for Parents: Things you should know about sleep deprivation

Why is sleep so important? Sleep is vital for children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing. Evidence shows that children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have more trouble learning. They are less attentive and motivated, have poor problem solving, increased… Continue Reading >

The Types of Play for Keeping the Blues at Bay

The below can be attributed to Lukas Ritson, Play Expert and Founder of Wearthy   As it feels like the world is falling apart, I ask you one really important question – how are you helping your children build the… Continue Reading >

Why are my children so different?

A common statement I hear from parents is: “My kids are so different, it makes no sense! They share the same genes, environment, routines and parents! What makes them so different?”   My simple answer: It’s their Nature. Each child… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Young Minds

As parents and educators, we are all familiar with the boundless curiosity and rapid growth that characterise the early years of our children’s lives. Ages two to five are a critical period for learning and development, as children’s brains undergo… Continue Reading >

We don’t have a mother, just two dads: coming out every week…

Shane Warren   Recently I was at a conference and I ran into a mother of a child who was a ‘close’ friend of my eldest in day-care.  This in itself is not an all too uncommon experience, but it… Continue Reading >

Understanding and Nurturing Development: Key Insights into Children’s Behavior in Early Years

I have 2 children and found out that all children are different in their behaviour. They are naturally curious and test limits, especially during their early years. Children age in different ways and at different rates, and as parents, it… Continue Reading >

Understanding Children’s Skin Struggles and Dermavive’s Solution

Skin conditions such as dry skin, atopic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis don’t discriminate by age, posing discomfort and challenges for individuals across the spectrum. Research from the Australasian College of Dermatologists reveals a staggering statistic: over 960,000 Australians, making up… Continue Reading >

3 Tips to help Build  Body Confidence in Children

Anne Poirier Shaping Perspectives…A Woman’s Way to Joy   Just the other day I received a text from a past client that said:“I am finally at peace with my body, and today my daughter came home from Kindergarten and told… Continue Reading >

How to help children manage back to school stress – an expert weighs in

As the summer holidays fade away into a sun-soaked distant memory, parents and carers across the nation are strapping in and getting back into the regular school routine. While some children have embraced the return to learning and reuniting with… Continue Reading >

What foods are good for children with constipation?

I get asked this question a lot! What foods are good for children with constipation? Constipation in kids is quite common, and while it usually doesn’t have a serious cause, it is important to resolve it promptly to prevent the… Continue Reading >