By Sophie Musgrave, Youthrive Occupational Therapist What is parent-child attachment? Being a parent is often coined the hardest job on the planet. One of the most difficult tasks of a parent is understanding how to respond to your child’s emotion…. Continue Reading >
By Kiani Mills, Founder of Imperiale Conveyancing and Co-founder of Edwards Mills When I found out that my child had special needs, as her parent, I believed it was my fault. I had failed her. Selfishly, I got caught… Continue Reading >
Secrets – Why teach it? Secrets. It’s a tricky topic. We encourage our kids to tell the truth, to value honesty and maybe even that telling secrets is rude.. but the truth is, we need to talk to our kids… Continue Reading >
TRIGGER WARNING – THIS BLOG POST CONTAINS THE DISCUSSION OF CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL! I had a young person contact me yesterday asking for HELP. The young person had been shared a link to a website in which they were pressured to… Continue Reading >
Why our children aren’t being set up for success This might sound intimidating for parents but the theory is sound. We need to stop being so safe and let kids experience risky play scenarios. You see, protecting children from… Continue Reading >
By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook I can still see the love in the room when Sophie* sat down between her parents in my clinic. She was now twelve and having a significant… Continue Reading >
The journey of pregnancy doesn’t end with childbirth—it continues into the crucial period known as the 4th trimester. Your Women’s health physiotherapist should play a vital role in supporting you during this transformative phase. In this blog post, we will delve… Continue Reading >
Bringing a newborn home is a joyous occasion but comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most common pain points for new parents, including you, is sleep—or the lack thereof. It’s important to remember that you’re not… Continue Reading >
For people of all ages, learning to manage big feelings is essential. Emotional regulation is our ability to manage big feelings. For children, learning to regulate emotions and manage their feelings is a crucial developmental milestone that lays the foundation… Continue Reading >
Help Kristi… my child asked me to explain what ‘rape’ is, and I don’t know what to say? I get a lot of parents asking questions around ‘how to talk’ with their kids about tough subjects, which leave them worried… Continue Reading >
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