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I am sure we have all witnessed what happens at birthday parties these days where games like pass the parcel have been changed so no one loses, and everyone gets a prize to protect kids from experiencing disappointment and uncomfortable… Continue Reading >

  Being a career woman and a mother is quite a challenge. But these following tips can help you fulfill these roles smoothly. Being a working mom is not easy. Even if you a dependable partner, this doesn’t mean that… Continue Reading >

With the world looking very different and the future uncertain, you might be surprised to find that your children are likely just as worried. Children will always look to the adults in their lives for cues as to whether they… Continue Reading >

With everything that’s going on in our world it’s very easy to feel incredibly overwhelmed by all of the information that we’re hearing about Coronavirus COVID-19.  The levels of anxiety in the community are rapidly rising and it is understandable… Continue Reading >

Talking to kids about the hard stuff can be, well, really hard. As a parent it is our job to guide our children through life, and topics such as death, divorce and sex will inevitably come up and can be… Continue Reading >

I recently wrote a Facebook post, celebrating my son’s six-month milestone and thanking my ‘village of people’ for all their help. What I meant by this was the support I received from my village: my husband, stepsons, mum, sister, other… Continue Reading >

By Haylea Hodges, Youthrive Psychologist   Do not panic! Mental health conditions are quite common and are present in around one in seven children aged 4-17 years. Some of the most common mental health conditions that children present with include… Continue Reading >

According to recent research, approximately 560 000 Australian Children and Adolescents have experienced a mental disorder in the past year. That is one in seven 4-17 year olds. A whopping 65 % of teenagers have searched the internet for information… Continue Reading >

Play has evolved very quickly, in a short space of time. It is a huge focus on Early Learning and one of which has been proven time and time again, to be extremely beneficial in children’s learning. Parents are extremely… Continue Reading >

Knowing how to respect others is one of the most important skills a person can learn. If learned early, it can positively affect the development of a child, particularly in becoming a responsible individual who knows how to value the… Continue Reading >