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By Asha Zappa Being a parent can be triggering. The Circle of Security parenting education program, designed to support parents to understand their child’s emotional world, calls this ‘shark music’. This relates to the discomfort of reliving situations that unconsciously… Continue Reading >

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Balance and Compromise, two words that take on a whole new meaning as a parent.  I will talk about this from a Mum’s perspective as I feel well qualified to write about this… Continue Reading >

Your child is getting older and will soon be expected to perform well in school. Excellent study habits are crucial for academic success. As a parent, you can help your child develop great study habits that will serve them well… Continue Reading >

Parenting is one of the most profound responsibilities a person can undertake. It involves nurturing, guiding, and shaping the next generation, often with the hope that they will grow up to live healthier, happier lives. However, many parents, despite their… Continue Reading >

I don’t know of any other profession that makes it harder to achieve optimal work-life balance than being a teacher.  And if you’re a parent as well, that makes it even more difficult.   On top of their role in the… Continue Reading >

Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling endeavours on earth, but let’s face it: at times, we can feel entirely defeated. There are nights spent rubbing rural sage on your skin, challenges every parent may face, from restless… Continue Reading >

Let’s look at parenting this way: there are 18 summers to enjoy your child before they are officially called an adult. Even less, to be realistic, since when they become a teenager, their summer holidays will look a lot different… Continue Reading >

One of the toughest parts of being a parent is having to tackle difficult conversations. Let’s face it, no-one wants to deal with the challenging talks that seem to be an inevitable part of life.  Whether you’ve been called in… Continue Reading >

by Dr Moira Junge Health Psychologist and CEO, Sleep Health Foundation Naturally, when it comes to parents and carers there is more focus on the sleep of their babies and children than on their own sleep patterns. This is inevitable… Continue Reading >

If you are a new parent or caregiver, at some point in the near future you will be wondering about toilet training and thinking about when a good time is to start. This is a topic you will get plenty… Continue Reading >