Are your Compromises Balanced?

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Balance and Compromise, two words that take on a whole new meaning as a parent.  I will talk about this from a Mum’s perspective as I feel well qualified to write about this… Continue Reading >

Dinner times stressful? Try these 5 time saving tips.

If you’re anything like the mums I work with, dinner time can be a real struggle. You’ve been busy all day, the kids are grumpy after school, everyone’s hungry and you really can’t be bothered cooking.  Night after night, this… Continue Reading >

4 Tips to Achieve an Amicable Settlement

We often hear people say, “the only ones who win in a divorce are the lawyers.” If you think about it in terms of money that’s true, as the average cost of family law litigation can be anywhere between $50,000… Continue Reading >

How To Resolve Conflict During The Festive Season

The festive season seems to be one of those times of year where family conflict has the potential to intensify quicker than usual. There’s gift-giving to plan, food to prepare, shopping to do, presents to wrap, cards to send, and… Continue Reading >

What do Marshmallows Have to Do with Your Child’s Self-Mastery?

One of the most common questions I get asked as a child and family advocate is ‘What is the best way to discipline children?’ I don’t like the word discipline, but I do believe children need boundaries. I also know… Continue Reading >

How to maximise space in your nursery

For expectant parents, one of the most special moments is taking time to create a safe space for your anticipated little one and designing a beautiful and well-equipped nursery. For many us living in cities or within houses or apartments… Continue Reading >

5 Tips to Tame Emotions with your Ex in Separation

Anyone who has been through a separation or divorce knows that the emotional ride that it takes you on can be like no other! The time period just after Separation can be the most trying, sorting out the emotional reality… Continue Reading >

Helping Children Overcome Worry

I remember growing up I was what you’d call a “worry wart” because I’d worry about all sorts of trivial things. But today that’s not the case. I actually worry about very little! In fact, now you could call me… Continue Reading >