Tag Archives: School

Back To School is an exciting yet highly emotional time for children and parents alike. A new year, new beginnings and the next phase of their growth and development. In the lead up to the start of the school, many… Continue Reading >

I was asked to write an article for the Back to School edition as an ‘expert’ in my field. I did have a cackle at this as I am the furthest thing from an ‘expert’, in any field (except maybe… Continue Reading >

Can you remember being read soothing bedtime stories just before you drifted off to sleep as a child? Do you have fond memories of sitting on your parent’s lap while their warm voice transformed into the magical characters of your… Continue Reading >

By Youthrive Clinical Psychologists   It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to routine school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility… Continue Reading >

When most parents think about school readiness, they think about Reading and writing but independence and social skill are just as, if not more important than knowing how to read and write when a child starts grade prep. Independence skills… Continue Reading >

The transition from kindergarten to school is an important and special time for families. In school, your child will build on the valuable skills they’ve learnt in kindergarten as they take on exciting new challenges and learning experiences. Your child’s… Continue Reading >

So your little one is all grown up and ready for “big”school.  When did that happen?  It only seems like yesterday that you were holding their little hand on that nervous drive home from hospital right?  You have done the… Continue Reading >

As parents, we’ve all experienced that dreaded morning madness. Getting the kids out of bed, dressed, fed and ready to be at school or day care with lunches, school bags and everything else, and maybe even on time… it can… Continue Reading >

The kids have gone back to school and so the morning struggle to get out of the door on time has once again begun. So I have drawn on what worked in his kindergarten years as well as advice given… Continue Reading >

Brace yourselves!!! The Christmas season is in full swing… the added demands of school holidays are about to hit the next level…. and the relentless strain of ‘making an appearance’ at every ‘do’ you’ve been invited to…. all add to… Continue Reading >