Help! Why is my teen addicted to the screen? 

Many parents are noticing that after a period of screen time, children are often irritable and moody, short-tempered and foul. It’s not just small children – we notice this with adolescents and even adults. Most would agree: ‘Screen time equals… Continue Reading >

Proactively Build Antenatal Pelvic Floor Conditioning

Pelvic floor muscle exercises have been shown to decrease the risk of urinary incontinence (leakage) during pregnancy and after birth by 62% (Woodley, 2020). Thankfully, women’s secret business is out from behind closed doors. Owing to increased openness, robust discussions… Continue Reading >

How to Tackle Bullying Towards Kids with Disabilities

By: Steve Wakerley   The impact of bullying can be devastating to the self-esteem and mental health of children, with effects that can last a lifetime.  Disturbingly, the incidence of bullying is increased for children with disabilities. Research has found… Continue Reading >

Flip flopping from Joy to Chaos and back again!

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Have you noticed more Joy than Chaos lately or more Chaos than Joy? Perhaps your days are so busy and chaotic you didn’t notice the moments of Joy pop up! Joy is a… Continue Reading >

Understanding your cravings

Facts about food cravings? I know that feeling too well, it’s 3pm and all of the sudden you have this overwhelming craving for something to pick you up and get you through the rest of the day. You have heard… Continue Reading >

The Effects of Empathy

Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another.  It involves placing yourself in someone else’s shoes. From this vital trait stems 3 additional critical elements. Emotional Regulation Those who are empathic are not only well acquainted… Continue Reading >

The Benefits of Children Growing Up with Pets

I grew up on a farm as a young boy so animals were just part of my daily ritual. My step father insisted that the animals eat before we did in the morning, and this job fell in my hands…. Continue Reading >

What to do when separating from your partner and there are young children involved

Lawyer Jacqui Bilson of Bilson Law provides a legal service where clients are listened to and empowered, working with them to ensure the best outcome. For anyone with a legal matter ahead of them, the prospect of separating when there… Continue Reading >

You Don’t Have to Feel Awkward

You don’t have to feel awkward when talking to someone with intellectual disability. Did you know that more often than not, you are more worried about what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it, than the… Continue Reading >

The Keys To Understanding Your Child

One moment I was married and a father and then the next, I was raising 3 sons on my own. The youngest being 4 years old, and his older brothers, 11 and 12. At the same time I was in… Continue Reading >