When Outings Go Wrong

Planning fun things to do with kids is exciting. Wondering what their reactions will be, hearing the shock, delight, wonder, and amazement is a thing to look forward to. However, when you finally reveal the outing, experience the outing or… Continue Reading >

Helping Your Child Manage Disappointment

Disappointment can be a difficult emotion to manage, especially for parents. Nobody likes to see their child hurt or upset, and it can be challenging to help them navigate this. However, this can be an excellent opportunity to teach them… Continue Reading >

How to Make Your Pregnancy a Positive and Comfortable Experience

Are you pregnant and want to make sure your pregnancy is a comfortable and positive experience? Do you want to learn how to take care of your body during this transformative journey? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Keep… Continue Reading >

Pursuing Happiness Does Not Make You Happy

Who at times in their life have thought that if they work really hard at something, that once they achieve it, they think they’re going to feel super happy and satisfied? For instance, you might have thought: “if I just… Continue Reading >

Menopause

What happens as we age ? We often wonder what happens to our body as we age, what intrinsic processes take place and what physical changes happen to the body as the ageing process continues. Most women reach menopause between… Continue Reading >

Tutors for Young Children – necessary or not? NOT!

In August 2019 a Brisbane newspaper article reported that toddlers are now being taken to tutors to help them get ready for school. As a primary school principal, I was horrified to read this article and learn that parents are… Continue Reading >

Kids Not Turning Their Game Off

“Kids!!  Dinner is ready!!” is the call that comes from the kitchen after my wife has worked hard preparing a meal fit for kings.  Silence ensues.  No rushing to the table, no calling out from wherever Master 13 and Miss… Continue Reading >

What is Matrescence and why every woman should know about it?

I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well before my daughter came into this world. I felt a shift within me as I was trying to… Continue Reading >

My child’s emotions…and mine

Dr Julie Hollitt   Adults struggle with emotions and emotional regulation. Some parents might say that they struggle more with emotions since their child was on the way – and then born – than when they had no children. As… Continue Reading >

Newborns and Sleep: A roadmap for you.

Let’s talk newborns and sleep! Congratulations on your precious newborn. Babies are little miracles and bring bundles of joy. But along with all the love and joy this newborn journey brings, also comes many, many questions. Am I right? Lovely mama,… Continue Reading >