A good nights sleep? What is this, its been so long I can’t remember?!

There is a plethora of information out there and services targeted at helping babies to sleep better. Why? Because we know it is important for babies to develop a good sleep routine. It is just as important for parents to… Continue Reading >

How to Raise Good Little People

Does your kid smile at complete strangers? Offer to help someone in need? Say please, thank you and excuse me? Show compassion, kindness and respect at all times? Invite and include everyone in their classroom to their birthday parties? If… Continue Reading >

Playtime Rules

Child: “I’m bored! Can I watch something?” Mum: “No, you’ve seen enough tv.” Child: “Muuuuuuum, there’s nothing to doooooo…” Mum: (suggests one thousand different ideas that are not the tv or an electronic device and then says) “Well… you’ll think… Continue Reading >

ABC Launches ABC Kids Listen

Today, in a world surrounded by digital media, parents are keen to find fresh ways to divert their children’s attention away from screens. I’m sure it’s not alarming to know a recent study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies found… Continue Reading >

We have great news, Positive Mind Works is here!

Online counselling is providing mental health counselling services through the internet. Typically, the services offered are via real-time chat, video conferencing and email. Some clients have preferred online counselling in replacement for office visits. Clients can receive initial treatment and… Continue Reading >

ANGELS AND DEMONS – shape shifting behaviour in our kids

How wonderful it feels when the school teacher or day care provider compliments our child’s behaviour, or comments on something particularly amazing or thoughtful they witnessed that day. Then before you’ve even returned home there’s been a scuffle in the… Continue Reading >

Your Baby Just Needs You

Having a baby is life changing. The overwhelming amount of love, the sleep deprivation, the good, the bad and the ugly amount of information all mixed in with the gut wrenching self-doubt. When I had my first baby, I experienced… Continue Reading >

Why its ok not to “just enjoy it”.

This month is a very busy month for babies with my extended family welcoming three new little bundles into the fold! Baby Fever has ensued, and nobody is safe. Except me, because: I couldn’t be less clucky if I tried…. Continue Reading >

Gluten Free Banana Bread

A great gluten free banana bread recipe is pretty handy in lunchboxes, or for a quick afternoon tea! This gluten free cake will keep well for a few days and is also yummy toasted and spread with butter if tolerated… Continue Reading >

5 Engaging Learning Experiences for Home

Play has evolved very quickly, in a short space of time. It is a huge focus on Early Learning and one of which has been proven time and time again, to be extremely beneficial in children’s learning. Parents are extremely… Continue Reading >