There are few things more challenging than trying to help a child who is upset and anxious. Whether they’ve experienced trauma, are grieving the loss of a loved one, or struggle to navigate conflict, …
Four strategies to help a child with Autism fall sleep
This post is a condensed version of the article, ‘Sleep Help for Those Diagnosed With ASD’ by The Sleep Help Institute. Read the full, original article here. Between 44 to 83 percent of children …
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How Parents can cope with an ‘Empty Nest’
You have invested possibly 17 – 25 years of your life into your son or daughter. The years hold memories of laughter, tears, celebration, struggle and pain. As a parent there have been times when the …
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How to teach your child about body safety
When we speak with children, one of the most important things we learn is that they want physical and emotional boundaries in life. However, they can struggle to express this around family members, …
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How to live with your adult children
A common issue for many parents with young people living at home is how to deal with behaviour that challenges parental rules and expectations. It has become increasingly common for young people to …
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The secret to communicating with your kids
How many of these phrases sound familiar? “I heard you the first time!” “Alright, alright. Keep your hair on…” “Okay, okay—I said I'm coming!” “Wait a minute!” “But mum...” *Enormous …
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