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We often hear people talking about how easy it is to lose weight during the summer months (because we supposedly eat ‘lighter’ and get a little more active).… but for some of us (and our kids), summer can have the… Continue Reading >

💛 Want your kids to grow strong, smart, and confident?
Physical activity isn’t just fun—it shapes healthy bodies, sharp minds, and resilient spirits. Discover 10 science-backed reasons why movement matters and easy ways to keep your children active every day.
Read the full guide here ➡️

👀 Is your child’s vision holding them back—without you even knowing?
Children don’t always know how to explain blurry vision, and many parents assume school screenings are enough. But eyesight shapes how they learn, play, and grow.

📚 From struggling to see the board to avoiding reading and sports, undetected myopia (short-sightedness) can impact every part of your child’s life—and it’s on the rise.

💡 Good news? There’s plenty we can do to slow its progression and protect their future eye health. It all starts with regular eye checks.

✨ Don’t leave vision to chance—add an eye test to your child’s health checklist today.

🧠 Learn why vision is the secret to confidence, learning and thriving →

💛 Words matter, but love is so much more than “I love you.” It’s in the small moments, the shared space, the questions that show you care.

As a mum and child psychologist, I’ve learned that children—and especially teens—feel love through our actions, not just our words. From hanging out in their world to noticing the little things about them, behaviour is language.

Discover simple, powerful ways to show your kids they’re truly loved and seen. Because when children feel safe and valued, they thrive. 🌱

By Ellie Ford, Occupational Therapist Youthrive What is tummy time?  Tummy time is when babies or young children are laying or playing on their bellies, also known as the prone position. Tummy time should be considered a position for play, to explore… Continue Reading >

🔬✨ Future-proof your child’s success! Did you know 75% of tomorrow’s jobs need STEM skills? Discover how simple, everyday activities at home can ignite your child’s curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking — no screens required!

Let’s inspire the next generation of innovators together. 🚀💡

Read more about practical ways to nurture STEM learning beyond the classroom.

We all know how crazy the party season gets!  Would you love to feel at ease with what your kids are eating over the holiday season?  Navigating party season confidently for kids (let alone working out what to eat) means… Continue Reading >

I recall, years ago, I ducked into a supermarket to grab a few things and while in a supermarket aisle and there was a mum nearby with her small child who was being reprimanded. Which I’m sure we’ve all done… Continue Reading >

Why do we burp babies and why is it so important? Babies need to be burped during and after breast and bottle feeds as they are unable to get into a position by themselves to bring their own burps up…. Continue Reading >

As a Speech Pathologist, one of the first things I would often discuss with families during assessment or when starting intervention is the difference between speech and language. This is a very confusing topic for many parents, but one I… Continue Reading >