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Demonstrating a loving, healthy relationship to your children is one of the best gifts you can give them. What you both role model now is what they will see as normal and how a loving relationship should work, so it… Continue Reading >

Introducing new foods to young children can be a testing time for parents and caregivers.  Tears and tantrums are commonplace and mealtimes can be extremely challenging for the whole family. But let’s imagine what the experience is like from the… Continue Reading >

As a young girl, I was brainwashed into diet culture and poor body image. I remember walking past the checkout counters in the grocery store, seeing the magazines, praising weight loss, or advertising a new miracle diet My environment compounded… Continue Reading >

By Hannah Davison   Turn back the clock four years to 12:02 am, Monday, 14th November 2016. I held my son as the violent 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake wreaked havoc around us. It tore through our home with a monstrous… Continue Reading >

It doesn’t matter who you are, self-care is for everyone. Practicing self-care gives your mind and body a chance to rest and prepare for life’s challenges. It promotes holistic wellbeing including physical, social and mental health. But what exactly does… Continue Reading >

In every family, there is bound to be some conflict, especially between siblings. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up, but it can become a problem if not managed properly. There are several strategies that parents can use… 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 >

  Valentine’s Day is a chance to role model a loving relationship to your children Demonstrating a loving, healthy relationship to your children is one of the best gifts you can give them. What you both role model now is… Continue Reading >

By Dr Sandy Hopper   Let’s not sugar coat it; a pandemic is scary and even more so for children exposed to negative headlines throughout social media. There’s no doubt COVID is slowly making its way through our community, but… Continue Reading >

Helping your child have a positive body image begins so much earlier than you think. Babies learn through watching, and well before they can talk, they have already absorbed so much information about the world around them. Particularly about their… Continue Reading >