Tag Archives: kids

Identifying emotions can be challenging for adults. Let alone for kids. All the more reasons why parents need to start talking and teaching their children about emotional intelligence at an early age. Basic emotions such as being happy, sad, scared,… Continue Reading >

The relationship is not good enough to stay, yet not bad enough to leave. You’re staying together for the kids.  It can feel like you’re stuck because you want your kids to grow up in a whole and happy family,… Continue Reading >

Nothing in the world is more precious than family. And family dinners carry immense social, emotional, and physical benefits. In fact, studies indicate a direct link between regular family dinners and an improvement in parent-child relationships.  Unfortunately, packed work, school,… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics Have you heard the one about the adult who was cured of fatigue and tummy pain by making sure their gut was “healthy”? Kids can have these symptoms too but may struggle to communicate… Continue Reading >

As parents, our priority is ensuring our children receive the best start in life.  Sensory play performs a major role in this process as it stimulates and challenges their senses while stimulating creativity and problem-solving abilities. What is Sensory Play?… Continue Reading >

By Dr Ross Headifen, Founder Biogone   At Biogone, and in my role at Beach Patrol, I often talk to schools about teaching the kids how to look after the oceans and its wildlife, specifically around plastic use. We discuss… Continue Reading >

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, which can be especially stressful for parents who are trying desperately to shield their children from the impacts and anxieties of climate emergencies and global pollution. With over 194 million… Continue Reading >

“You’ll be ok!”, “Don’t cry, its alright”. These are human responses to our children when they are upset. They are well meaning phrases that can pop out of our mouths automatically, they come from a place of wanting to protect… Continue Reading >

Who says Easter has to be all about chocolate? Not my little explorer! While others dive into chocolate bunnies, we’re busy concocting a world of non-chocolate wonders that light up his Easter with giggles and surprises. Join the adventure of… Continue Reading >

Teaching your kids about money can be hard if you never learnt about money yourself. Since it wasn’t part of the curriculum unless amazing teachers took it on themselves to include it (mine did), too many Aussies are clueless when… Continue Reading >