Tag Archives: young children

By Jacqueline Yeats In a world where busyness is often a badge of honour, teaching our children the art of mindfulness and the practice of yoga might just be the counterbalance needed for a healthier, more grounded generation.  Mindfulness and… Continue Reading >

After two years in lockdowns, children are getting used to being in the classroom and around their peers again, which can cause anxiety. How can we spot the early signs of mental health before they become a more serious issue?

Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings   Primitive reflexes are on our minds as Dr Jane and Dr Tessa attend a conference in London with a focus on ‘Movement and Cognition’. The conference participants understand that if… Continue Reading >

In August 2019 a Brisbane newspaper article reported that toddlers are now being taken to tutors to help them get ready for school. As a primary school principal, I was horrified to read this article and learn that parents are… Continue Reading >

Smoke from the bushfires is seriously affecting air quality right across Australia at present. Even those not close to any actual fires are having periods of poor air quality and increased smoke inhalation. Babies and young children are at particular… Continue Reading >

Experts are urging parents and carers to be vigilant and take action to reduce the risks of burns and scalds this winter, a time of heightened burns risk. The call comes at the beginning of National Burns Awareness Month– an… Continue Reading >