Preparing kids for their career… is it too early?
When discussing the topic of career-related learning with young children, many show concern that there is the risk…
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Considerations when Choosing a Child Care Centre for your Child
This week I had a conversation with someone close to me who is looking around to choose a…
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Eat, sleep, study, repeat
During this time of year, families are revving up for school exams. This can be a very stressful…
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ADHD and Exams
Studying can be challenging for most students. However, for students who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), studying for exams…
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Why does my teen self-harm?
Self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the act of intentionally hurting oneself, in response to negative…
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Counselling for parents for managing your child’s anxiety
Having a child who is experiencing anxiety, can be heartbreaking. As parents our first instinct is to step…
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Becoming a mum to teenagers
Any mother would say that being a parent to a teenager is challenging, but perhaps it can be…
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Five tips to survive your kids’ exams
Exams times can be a stressful not just for kids but also for their parents. As we approach…
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My child self harms!
It can be shocking and frightening to find out that your child self-harms. Maybe you found out through…
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Bullied children: what can be done to improve their outcomes
Being bullied is not as rare as one might think – according to an Australian study, approximately 16%…
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Vaccines and autism; Why it’s worth a shot.
You may have heard this common myth circling around at birthday parties or mummy groups on Facebook that…
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Parent shaming
What does it mean to be a perfect parent? Perfect parents always listen to their children, have…
