Tag Archives: parents

by Dr Julie Hollitt   Being curious about the behaviour of children is to be curious about what they need and about what it is that they are ready to learn. The behaviour of children can be far more enlightening… Continue Reading >

Did you know that up to 95% of a child’s brain has developed by the age of 5 years? The Early Years of life set the foundations for lifelong health and well-being. During the early stage of life, toddlers’ and… Continue Reading >

Angela said “I am ready to take a leap of faith and trust the Division of Responsibility (DoR), but my husband disagrees. When he incentivises our extreme fussy eater to eat, he is reassured that important foods are eaten. He… Continue Reading >

Fussy or ‘picky’ eating, is a common behaviour in children where they have a limited range of preferred foods and may be unwilling to try new foods. Fussy eating is generally not a cause for concern, as many children eventually… Continue Reading >

There’s no denying it, it’s pretty challenging to be a kid these days. With the onslaught of social media and it’s distractions, temptations and tendency to overstimulate young brains, as well as peer and school pressure, it’s no wonder that… Continue Reading >

Shane Warren After long summer holidays and special festive season moments the return to school can be quite an emotional tug-a-war for both the young ones in the house and the parents… So, what do we need to plan for? … Continue Reading >

Some families have coped more successfully than others with the disruption and change COVID issued in. Mattson Newell, a director for Partners in Leadership, a Fortune 500 Company, realised that the most successful people displayed a quality not covered by IQ… Continue Reading >

Written by Dr Tessa Grigg   In our world of ‘time poor’ parents and there being so many demands on the time we have available, how can parents make decisions about the best way to use this precious commodity? In… Continue Reading >

Jay Anderson Holiday time can be tricky for many families. It’s the end of the year – children are exhausted, parents are busy. Spending time together can be a challenge, particularly if things are not going well. So many times,… Continue Reading >

Spring is a beautiful time of year, but with the blooming flowers and sunnier days comes hayfever season. There are approximately 4.5 million Australians who suffer from rhinitis, which causes runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes, as well… Continue Reading >