How to build relationships so that kids will listen: 8 things to do

As psychologists, we often say that kids need connection before correction. That means parents need to connect with them before they can start the process of trying to change behaviour (the correction part). And it’s true – that connection with… Continue Reading >

Supporting Brain Development in your Baby

Congratulations! Suddenly, you have a tiny vulnerable human who is completely reliant on you. You have been given advice on when they should sleep, how to keep them clean and healthy, how you change their nappy and why you need… Continue Reading >

Kindness Is Your Greatest Asset

Listening to a podcast recently where Hugh Mackay, a social psychologist and author of ‘The Kindness Revolution’, was being interviewed, he spoke about how humans are wired to be kind. He says “To be kind – always and to everyone –… Continue Reading >

How Messaging Apps are Changing the Game for First-Time Parents

We know all too well the challenges and experiences of becoming a new parent. On top of crying babies and midnight feeds there is always family and friends who want to call you relentlessly, or drop by unannounced to meet… Continue Reading >

How to Get Your Kids Outside & Active

There are so many health benefits to getting your kids outside and active. Regular physical activity improves strength and endurance, helps build healthy bones and muscles, and can even reduce anxiety and stress. And being outside has been proven time… Continue Reading >

The Top 5 Health Benefits of a Trampoline

We all know trampolining is fun. It’s hard to keep a huge smile from spreading as you jump around in a state of euphoric fun.  But did you know there are also some serious health benefits you can gain from… Continue Reading >

Children have to ask questions, it’s how they learn!

Did you know?… “Research has found the amount of questions asked by children differs with age and gender, four-year-old girls being the most inquisitive asking 390 questions a day and at the other end of the spectrum, nine-year-old boys are… Continue Reading >