Tag Archives: independence

  We’ve arrived at the point of the year where parents need to make the decision if their preschooler is ready to commence primary school next year, or not. This is determined by the cut-off dates for your state or… Continue Reading >

The independence of childhood that many of us grew up with has now been replaced with consistent monitoring in order to keep our kids safe and reduce our level of anxiety as parents. This parental anxiety is being driven by… Continue Reading >

“My son is born a couple of months prior to the cut off date for them to start school. I think I will give them a second year at kindy”. As a school principal I have heard these comments many… Continue Reading >

Consent is an important concept that has been widely used in the both mainstream and social media in the past month. It is an idea that children can learn as early as preschool — the belief that we should respect… Continue Reading >

Article to be attributed to Tabitha Acret, Dental Hygienist at AIRFLOW Dental Spa Sugar is something that we hear about a lot, whether it be via school, doctors, nutritionists, the dentist. The reason why it’s such a hot topic is that it… Continue Reading >

Congratulations you’re having a second baby! As exciting as it is to be pregnant with a new baby, you may feel a little overwhelmed about caring for both your newborn and your older child. Remembering the 24-hour care, feeding, changing… Continue Reading >

Article to be attributed to Tabitha Acret, Dental Hygienist at AIRFLOW Dental Spa   Even as a Dental Professional I understand first-hand, the struggle that is trying to get your children to clean their teeth twice a day. There are… Continue Reading >

By Youthrive Clinical Psychologists   It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to routine school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility… Continue Reading >

When most parents think about school readiness, they think about Reading and writing but independence and social skill are just as, if not more important than knowing how to read and write when a child starts grade prep. Independence skills… Continue Reading >

It’s that nerve racking time for many parents. The end of the holidays and start of a brand new year. Such a bittersweet time isn’t it? Getting children ‘ready’ for their first day of formal schooling is a topic that… Continue Reading >