Tag Archives: kids

If parents knew what I knew, they would do things differently with their kids’. That is the thought that runs excessively through my mind after 10 years as a specialist child interviewer and a detective, interviewing victims and investigating cases… Continue Reading >

The beginning of a new year is always a great time for parents to stop and take stock of just how much their children and grown and changed, and what evolutions the year ahead may bring. If you have preteens… Continue Reading >

Starting big school is exciting and a huge milestone in a kid’s life, and also for the parents. Some things that might be different are a bigger school, having to wear a school uniform, new teachers, new kids, and not… Continue Reading >

As parents, we often find ourselves constantly discussing our kids’ behaviour, and today, we’re taking a little detour. Instead of focusing solely on behaviour, we’re going to dive deep into the world of effective communication. Now, I know many of… Continue Reading >

As summer ends and we begin preparing our kids to head back to school it can be a testing and stressful time – for kids and adults alike. They can experience a big mix of feelings, from excitement, to concern,… Continue Reading >

Swimming is often only thought about when the sun is out and the mercury is high, but swimming lessons should be at the forefront of parent’s minds all year-round. Throughout last summer, 86 people tragically lost their lives to drownings… Continue Reading >

Written by Dirce Guerra   As children go through each stage of life, they are constantly developing, learning, and growing. Kids of all ages need to learn crucial skills that will help them become well-rounded adults in the future. When… Continue Reading >

The key to getting kids ready for school after the Christmas festivities is to ease them into it well before they are due to start. The following tips will help you along this process. 1. Get them back into a sleep schedule. 2. Get back into a routine. 3. Limit screen time. 4. Talk about new school year anxiety.

What is the recommended screen time for children and can you use technology in a healthy way? Parents have long been warned about the pitfalls of screen time for children: negatively impacting on the development of literacy, social and gross motor skills, as… Continue Reading >

By: Jane Kilkenny There’s a reason it’s called the “Silly Season” and it’s not about crazy schedules and non-stop shopping. The Christmas holidays should be a time when families can get back to basics and have some fun together.  The… Continue Reading >