By Carolin Hayes, Registered Psychologist Separation and divorce are challenging situations for any family and come with big changes. Talking to your child and answering their questions helps them to adjust to these changes. When talking to your children be honest and keep it simple. They don’t need to know specific details, but they do … Read more
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Australian parents report that a high number of babies experience fussy periods, especially during the first three months. However, some babies can be more unsettled than average. While this advice isn’t intended to replace guidance from a health professional, babywearing can be one of the practical strategies for managing caregiving with an unsettled baby. What … Read more
Australian statistics show that anxiety and depression can affect 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and the 12 months after birth, and up to 1 in 10 non-birthing partners/fathers. While we’re seeing improvements in general knowledge and professional help seeking for mental health for the perinatal period, practical strategies for managing caregiving can also be … Read more
Cooking is great for children for so many reasons! It helps teach them a few key life skills. They begin to understand the basics of good nutrition and it also helps learn important physical and mental skills. You can begin cooking with your children from a very young age, and often, the sooner you start … Read more
When we say the word ‘teenagers’ – what’s the first thing we think of? Hormones, slamming doors, raging arguments and sneaking out in the middle of the night? You might not be wrong there. Those teenage years have traditionally been one of the most complicated to navigate for both the teen and the parent. At … Read more
Firstly, I’m going to start with a story. My son who’s eight years old is an amazing morning riser. Often he wakes up and gets dressed, has breakfast and is ready for school with zero fuss. One morning, he woke up and refused to get out of bed. He just lay face down and said … Read more
