How to help ourselves cope

“They call me an expert with kids,” says Amanda Dounis. “Since 1999 I have run and operated my own early learning centres. Now I see so many kids of all ages at my clinic (and even online). “It wasn’t long… Continue Reading >

Tips To Support Our Kids This School Year 2021 | Justin Coulson | Ep 144

  Today we welcome back a familiar face, For anyone who may not not know who Dr Justin Coulson is, which I don’t think there would be many at all, Justin is one Australia’s most trusted and respected parenting experts… Continue Reading >

Upstate Studios Hosts Free Classes this Father’s Day!

This Father’s Day, find your most positive state of mind in one of Upstate’s free online workouts, with classes running all day kicking off at 8:00am until 6:00pm. Power up or wind down in your pick of Upstate’s diverse online… Continue Reading >

Strategies to stay positive during difficult times

There’s so much uncertainty right now, it’s no wonder you may be feeling overwhelmed, helpless or fearful! It’s OK to feel these things, but you don’t have to be stuck like this. Our minds look for the negative. It’s a… Continue Reading >

How to make the most of Mother’s Day this year

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but with self-isolation and social distancing, many parents will be searching for a whole new way of celebrating this annual ritual with their families. On top of the celebrations themselves, many of us… Continue Reading >

Positive Special Needs Parenting – Is onboard!

  For a parent of a child with special needs, they see their experience as unique and challenging but not an unrewarding one. They make it their mission to find simple joys in this whole ugly mess we call life…. Continue Reading >

You’re doing a great job!!!!

Regardless of if you fell pregnant naturally, tried to get pregnant for years, used IVF, had help from a surrogate, adopted or are a single parent or step parent. Well done! You are doing a great job!   Regardless of… Continue Reading >