Separation anxiety is when a child has excessive reactions to separation from caregivers – whether real or imagined. It’s pretty common, affecting somewhere between 4 to 5 percent of kids. That’s 1 child out of every 20 to 25 kids…. Continue Reading >
After a long day, it is a priority for parents to get their toddlers to sleep so they can have a little well-deserved me-time. According to research, most children fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed, however it… Continue Reading >
We all know that feeling of disorganisation and stress from a busy week! Keeping balance in your home, work, family, and social life is no easy feat. There’s no quick-fit to organisation, but you can take back control of your… Continue Reading >
by Dr Moira Junge Health Psychologist and CEO, Sleep Health Foundation Naturally, when it comes to parents and carers there is more focus on the sleep of their babies and children than on their own sleep patterns. This is inevitable… Continue Reading >
One of the most complaints we hear from people in our psychology practice is difficulty sleeping. It may be difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early, or simply feeling fatigued. Well I wanted to share with… Continue Reading >
With holidays around the corner teachers everywhere are excited to breathe, relax and take a break. Reports are written, half of the year is gone and the second half is already planned out. It’s an exciting time. Holidays mean family… Continue Reading >
Being a busy mum with a baby can be both rewarding and challenging. While you want to provide a clean and safe environment for your little one, finding the time and energy to keep up with household chores can feel… Continue Reading >
Childcare centres on the Gold Coast play a pivotal role in supporting families by providing safe, nurturing, and educational environments for young children. This essay will explore various aspects of these childcare facilities, including their importance, types, features, benefits, and… Continue Reading >
A simple guided imagery form of meditation to help kids and adolescents move from a stressed to a relaxed state of mind in less than one minute. Stress is becoming more common for adults, children, and adolescents, affecting their mental… Continue Reading >
The key to better sleep for all of us is to acknowledge initially that sometimes, if not every night, we can get woken up by the kids and that this will have a bearing on our sleep. We need to… Continue Reading >
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