Returning to school after lockdown - a parent roadmap
Going back to school after the COVID-19 lockdown will come with its own challenges for parents and children. Being at home has, on one...
Use the lock-down to lock it in!
From the middle of March 2020 Australia, as in many other parts of the world, entered into a lockdown in response to the spreading of the...
In times of crisis
Q. How can you help your kids deal with tough situations and make them feel safe in times of crisis? A. Children are exposed to traumatic...
It's child's play
Q. Sometimes I really feel there is less and less time for my children to just be able to play on their own. Should I be worried? A....
The struggle to get along
I recently came across this article which I’m sure many of us can relate to. Sometimes when we argue with our children we get so wrapped...
The family that works together stays together
Q. Should I persist with making my kids do household chores? A. Research shows that children learn in many ways about family...
No judgements here!
Humans are very social beings. When it comes to friendships we all have particular needs which we try to fulfil. We need to feel loved,...
Yes, sleep affects who they are!
Sleep is a vitally important need, necessary to a child's strong health and growth. Sleep enables the body and mind to perform at its...
Discipline - It's not about punishment
At some point, parents are faced with choosing what to do when children exceed the limit, break an agreement, or step outside the rules. ...
Help build positive social skills
Children's friendships are unique. They flourish in the moment, yet they change unpredictably. Young children's social and emotional...
