Tag Archives: practice

It was recently reported that 66% of working parents felt parental burnout — to feel so drained and exhausted by taking care of your children that you feel there is nothing more you can give.  But it is not just… Continue Reading >

Many of my clients struggle to have a healthy relationship with food, they feel like they are constantly yo-yo dieting and sick of counting calories.  You might be wondering, “well if I’m not watching my calories, how am I going… Continue Reading >

Returning to school after the summer holiday break can often be a difficult transition for many children and teenagers on the autism spectrum. Starting a new class, or a new school, can cause anxiety and uncertainty. New teachers, unfamiliar environments,… Continue Reading >

Comprehension has a dual personality. Sometimes it’s out on display, but often it’s artfully obscured requiring work to be detected. Even in texts for very young children, words and the pictures work on multiple levels. Good comprehension and knowing the… 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 >

Parent Educator and mum of four, Gen Muir shares four tips to help prepare your little one for the beginning of their school journey.   All around the country parents and kids are gearing up for the start of a… Continue Reading >

It can be challenging to feed fussy eaters at family gatherings. Comments from well-intentioned family members may trigger your anxiety and stress: “is Chloe still on crackers?” If you are thinking about how to tackle this festive season for the… Continue Reading >

Many parents use positive affirmations with their children in an attempt to boost their self-esteem. But what is the science behind these seemingly magical phrases? Does saying “you are smart” or “you are beautiful” actually make a difference? New research… Continue Reading >

School holidays are nearly here again! Soon you will get questions from your little kids, or maybe not so little kids, about what to do and where you will take them.  You’ll wonder what will keep them all busy and… Continue Reading >

The requirement for our children to do homework has been an infamous debate among teachers, parents, experts and students for quite some time. However, with the benefits of homework established, especially for senior students, the skill set of an independent… Continue Reading >