Tag Archives: children

Enabling equality Recently it was International Women’s Day, and the theme was ‘An Equal World in an Enabled World’ #EachForEqual. There is much to celebrate, yet there is much we can bring to bear. The majority of women are mums,… Continue Reading >

Children love to play, it’s in their nature.  For children, play is a fun and safe way to explore the world around them. It’s also a way to make friends and form bonds with adults.  Children can learn many things… Continue Reading >

The nature of children’s health around the world is changing. There is now a ‘new morbidity’ occurring, with obesity, mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide taking centre stage. Having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for the past 25… Continue Reading >

Could the words you use with your children today make them more susceptible to peer pressure in the future? The other day Aimee and I were walking back from swimming where we saw a little boy about to jump off… Continue Reading >

By Portia Gunn, Youthrive Occupational Therapist   Did you know that children and young people should be getting at least one hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity every day? Sports has many benefits to a child’s development. By playing sports,… Continue Reading >

Media brought to you by Flat-Rate Photography Virtually everyone has a camera in their pocket these days, but it’s no substitute for a professional family portrait you can hang proudly in your home. When you think of your own childhood… Continue Reading >

When I was a child there was a saying ‘Sticks and Stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me’. How wrong is that? Many years later I heard a wise person say it should be ‘Sticks and… Continue Reading >

There are many regular everyday items around the house you can use to have fun with your little one and also support their development. One of our favourites is the humble washing basket. Is it a car? A pirate ship?… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Stuck On You Stuck On You is celebrating its 25-Year Anniversary, and it’s a mammoth milestone when you think about it. For a quarter of a century, Australian parents have been relying on the… Continue Reading >

Bullying is a form of control Nobody likes bullying, except the bullies, because that is how they feel good about themselves. Bullies want power and control. Nothing in life stays the same and everything changes all the time by either… Continue Reading >