How to help ourselves cope

“They call me an expert with kids,” says Amanda Dounis. “Since 1999 I have run and operated my own early learning centres. Now I see so many kids of all ages at my clinic (and even online). “It wasn’t long… Continue Reading >

Impacts of COVID on Children’s Mental Health | Chanel Nesci | Ep 143

  The start of the 2021 school year was unlike any other our children have ever experienced. Challenging events throughout 2020, including COVID, meant children were carrying much more than the contents of their school bags on their shoulders as… Continue Reading >

How parents can help children grieving with “Where are you Harry”

The grief adults experience during the loss of a child or loved one is indescribable. But when a child experiences such a traumatic event, such as losing a sibling or a friend, their behaviour can reflect so many different emotions… Continue Reading >

In 2020, asking our kids R U OK? Is more important than ever before

In 2020, the issue of mental health is high on the agenda. With a global pandemic adding a large dose of extra anxiety into everyone’s lives, it’s more important than ever before to be open about our emotions, especially when… Continue Reading >

5 Emotions that can Change your Parenting Style in Divorce

When you are a parent and your relationship is over, it is likely to affect you and your child. You are likely to experience a range of emotions as your circumstances change and your future becomes uncertain. These emotions can… Continue Reading >

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

It was 4:30 in the afternoon, and I’d taken Mitchell shopping after school. Both he and I were tired, but I knew I needed to pick something up from the store before they closed at 5. I was in a… Continue Reading >

Tips To Help Stay Mentally Fit During Self-Isolation | Jas Rawlinson | Ep 16

These last few months have been really tough on all of us mentally, emotionally and financially amongst a range of other things. If we think about it, there was no way we could have prepared ourselves for what we’ve been,… Continue Reading >

Looking after YOU?

Jay Anderson Its been a tricky few months. Lots of changes. Too much in the news. What’s happening here? Or there? Who really do you believe??  The tv, the newspaper? The internet? Or Facebook? Your friends?? what is the latest?… Continue Reading >

Is home schooling driving you nuts?

Suddenly found yourself stuck at home with the kids?  All over our country, School has been shut down by the Government, and there are so many changes in our world.  Staying home can be a challenge for many people –… Continue Reading >

The Joy and Trauma of New Parenthood

Wow Mother’s day again already!? I think I was so shell shocked for the last Mother’s day that I barely remember it, but I was there. There are pictures of my little one making an odd face while my mother… Continue Reading >