Do Consequences Help or Hinder?

Consequences and punishments are used to reflect back to the child the effects of the decisions they make. However, they often have the opposite effect causing more unwanted behaviour. Consequences are only helpful if; 1; The consequence is a natural… Continue Reading >

Tips for boosting your kids STEM skills this Easter School Holidays

With just a few days before Easter, many Aussie parents will be thinking about how they are going to keep their kids busy. Educational activities that are also exciting can be hard to find. These holidays are a great opportunity… Continue Reading >

The Keys To Understanding Your Child | Alan Stevens | Ep 142

  We’re here today with a guest unlike any other I’ve had the privilege of speaking to before. We welcome our special guest Alan Stevens: an International Profiling and Communications Specialist who has been referred to by the UK Guardian… Continue Reading >

Catnapping, Babies Aged 8 to 16 Weeks

The Save Our Sleep® Article   I define catnapping as daytime sleeps that are shorter than 40 minutes. The first time catnapping becomes a problem is when your baby starts to sleep in daytime sleep cycles (the process of drifting… Continue Reading >

Play is the way!

By Emma McKay, Occupational Therapist, Youthrive Springfield   What is play? Play is an important way children learn about their environment, bodies, and place in the world around them. Play helps to assist a child’s brain with healthy development. Engaging… Continue Reading >

5 Tips to teach your children mindfulness from pre to post birth

Imagine being able to teach your child a skill that gave them confidence, stability and peace from their first day on earth, and it could cost you nothing. Professional performers in all disciplines from singing and public speaking to Olympic… Continue Reading >