22 Oct 2024 Christmas with Kids: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? The holiday season is often filled with joy, laughter, and a whirlwind of activities, but for many children...
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22 Oct 2024 How to Minimise the Effects of the After School Crash
School days are big days for kids and teens. Amidst the sensory overload of noise, lights and movement, there are constant expectations - academic, social and behavioural, with very limited...
22 Oct 2024 Kindy: Let’s Do This! Tips for Parents on how to Prepare for your Child’s Kindergarten Experience
Starting kindy is a big step in the life of a child and for you, as their parent. As the time gets closer and the excitement builds, many parents wonder...
22 Oct 2024 Planning for a Smoother Start to the Day: Tips from an Occupational Therapist
If you are anything like the majority of families I speak with, getting up, ready and out the door in time for school and work is often a very busy...
25 Jun 2024 The Role of Family in Adolescent Therapy
Adolescents in Therapy Mental health issues often begin during adolescence due to biological changes, hormonal fluctuations, academic and social pressures, sleep deprivation, and a lack of awareness about their identity and mental health....
28 May 2024 Prioritising Maternal Mental Health During the Perinatal Period
The journey to becoming a mother is often depicted as a time of great joy and fulfilment. During this time there is excitement about bringing a new life into the...
31 Jan 2024 10 Tips to Help Your Child Navigate Bullying and Friendship Challenges
What is Bullying? Bullying is when someone deliberately and repeatedly hurts another person emotionally and/or physically. Some examples of “overt bullying” include teasing, saying mean things, name calling, pushing, hitting and...
18 Dec 2023 Social Skills During the Festive Season: A Parent’s Guide
The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and merriment for many families. From twinkling lights to festive gatherings, the holidays bring many opportunities for children to engage with...
11 Sep 2023 Fostering Better Engagement with Your Child: The Key to Nurturing Communication Development
Parents share a desire for strong and meaningful connections with their children. These connections not only shape their emotional well-being but also play a crucial role in their overall development,...
04 Sep 2023 How to be more of the parent I want to be?
Being a parent is a complicated role. It can sometimes feel like the best job in the world and other times feel overwhelming and as though we are failing at...