Curious but not Critical: Strategies for Calm Parenting

By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist   It’s one of those mornings. Your six-year-old is still wandering around half-dressed after you’ve told him to get ready at least a dozen times. Your eight-year-old is dressed, but is glued to the TV… Continue Reading >

Dealing with Tantrums

Children have different kinds of tantrums and how you deal with them will depend on the reason for their behaviour. What is a tantrum: 3 different types It can be difficult to believe, but there are actually three different types… Continue Reading >

How to Best Deal with Conflict with Your Partner When You have a New Baby

Bringing a child into the world can be one of the most magical times in a couple’s life. While the joy and euphoria of expanding your family can be intoxicating, the harsh realities of raising a child can hit as… Continue Reading >

Games List the kids will enjoy in this time of Isolation

As we are all aware, the world is in a little bit of a state now.  The Coronavirus and Covid-19 have placed the world into a spin and we are all doing our best to deal with our new reality,… Continue Reading >

A Rose by any other Name

In 1997, my sister insisted on being called ‘Hannah’ for 6 months… what’s the big deal you ask? Well, that wasn’t her birth name she just decided Hannah suited her more and that until she decides differently that’s her name…. Continue Reading >

The ‘mums night out’ that changed my life forever!

Great food, good wine and hours of non-stop chatter with close friends. What mum doesn’t look forward to a good old ‘mums night out’? The chance to let hubby deal with those witching hours of ‘just one more mouthful’ and… Continue Reading >