A Parent’s Guide to Taking Your Child or Teenager to Therapy

In my career, I’ve been able to help hundreds of kids and young people coming into my private practice when they have been experiencing mental health challenges. Mental health issues in Australian youth are relatively common, with a 2013-14 population… Continue Reading >

How to use sand and water play to engage children in early STEAM education

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play  It’s easy to underestimate how humble sand and water can play a big role in your child’s grasp of basic science and creative expression that help them make sense of the world…. Continue Reading >

How to Choose and Appoint a Guardian for Minor Children

To most people, their children are their most precious asset. Deciding who will care for your minor children if you are no longer here is something that a lot of people struggle with when putting their Will in place. So,… Continue Reading >

Ignite the Relationship Spark After Having a Baby

The leap we take hand-in-hand with our partner into parenthood is as miraculous and love-filled as it is stressful and life changing. It can take its toll on our relationship in ways we could never have imagined. . The sleep… Continue Reading >

5 Easy STEM play ideas and experiments for pre-schoolers using household items

It’s the buzzword of the decade…but STEM learning is more than just that… The acronym (standing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is used to describe a way of thinking in a more connected and holistic way and encouraging knowledge… Continue Reading >

Tips for Rediscovering Yourself During Parenthood | Anneliese Braendle | Ep 158

  Being a parent, despite being an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest role anyone will ever undertake, not to say with the greatest amount of responsibility. When you find out you’re going to be a parent for the… Continue Reading >

A Guide to Coping with Reminders of your Pregnancy and Child Loss

The trauma of pregnancy, baby or child loss is at some level, always with those who experience this type of loss. Working through your loss with support can help you find the skills and coping strategies to be better able… Continue Reading >

Make Your Own Advent Calendar

Christmas is such a magical time for kids and why not make it more magical with your own advent calendar. With a handmade advent calendar, you can add personal touches to what the kids get each day. Maybe they get… Continue Reading >

5 ways to build your kid’s confidence through Art

Art is a natural obsession for children as soon as they can grasp a crayon and scrawl on your wall but how can YOU use their inner genius to improve your home décor and their sense of self-worth and outer… Continue Reading >

GUILT

I have always been an incredibly sensitive and emotional person, well before I met my future husband and his three boys. So the feeling of guilt was not unknown to me, however, in the role of step mum, I feel… Continue Reading >