It has come to that time of year where the weather is cooling down and the days are getting shorter. If you are a parent, then this isn’t as much about moving towards autumn leaves and more temperate days, but… Continue Reading >
Media kindly brought to you by Goodstart Early Learning Nervous about your child starting at an early learning centre or kindergarten? Many parents are. Below are some tips from a psychologist, to ensure it’s a smooth transition for your… Continue Reading >
Starting the new school year can be very exciting, but for many kids it is also a time of transition which can leave them feeling worried and unsure. Back-to-school anxiety is very normal and can occur at any age, whether… Continue Reading >
By Liana Simpson, Suncoast Christian College With the 2023 school year fast approaching, there is no better time to start preparing your child for their first day at primary school. While each child is different, there are a few… Continue Reading >
Many of us think that returning to work after maternity leave is like coming back to work after a long holiday. Yes, we may have forgotten our logins, our brains may be a bit foggy, and we may be spending… Continue Reading >
Does your child start crying or throw a tantrum when you need to leave them? This can be absolutely heart wrenching and distressing for both of you. It’s important to know that separation anxiety (distress at the point of separating… Continue Reading >
By Dr Kaylene Henderson The decision about whether to send your child to childcare is often accompanied by a wave of mixed emotions – nervousness, relief and that all-familiar guilt, just to name a few. After all, you’re planning… Continue Reading >
Daylight savings ends Easter Sunday, April 4th for families in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.To help support you and your children’s sleep transition, we thought we’d share 3 top tips with a… Continue Reading >
Some families have coped more successfully than others with the disruption and change COVID issued in. Mattson Newell, a director for Partners in Leadership, a Fortune 500 Company, realised that the most successful people displayed a quality not covered by IQ… Continue Reading >
The transition to parenthood is one of the most important times in anyone’s life and we are often told it should be the happiest. However, we know that 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads will experience some… Continue Reading >
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