Building creative thinking and language

Building creative thinking and language from an early age is key to child development outcomes. From a very early age, most children have great imaginative power and creative ability. This is often expressed in creative role play which helps children to explore the world around them. Children will role play scenes they have participated in […]

A father’s impact on toddler development

Toddlers are at an important stage for social and emotional development, where they are learning how to interact with the world and how to understand and express their own emotions. It is a key stage for language development and emotional regulation, so your role in encouraging and providing a safe environment is essential.  Did you […]

FIFO/DIDO Dads: Preparing to go away

In a recent study around Western Australian FIFO workers, children were found to get anxious when their dads were away. The study found 43.1 per cent of kids felt nervous or anxious when the FIFO parent returns to work, 45.6 per cent worry about the FIFO parent’s safety at work. Working away regularly can be […]

Cameron’s teriyaki style chicken stir fry

What happens if you don’t have the ingredients you want? You pivot and make something up! This recipe uses soy sauce and brown sugar to give us the Teriyaki sauce flavour. Using pre-cut chicken pieces makes prep time faster. Simple recipe for weeknight dinners for the whole family. Recipe Ingredients 500g chicken leg meat ½ […]

What makes strong families?

Providing a strong foundation of safety and security, followed by consistent warmth, care and attention strengthens family bonds. When there are challenges to be faced, overcoming them will only reinforce the foundation, rather than destroy it. So, what are the practical steps to reinforcing your family’s wellbeing and ability to weather the storms? Communication –make […]

Talking about personal boundaries and consent

Boundaries in healthy relationships are just like boundaries on a sports field or a court. It’s like setting a line that you don’t want someone to cross in the way they treat you, and boundaries work both ways. The saying “treat others how you would like to the treated” is an example of setting boundaries.  […]

The first weeks of school: How to support your child

Although many children settle in relatively quickly, the start of school can cause some children to regress into some separation anxiety. This can result in tears and clinging as you try to leave at school. Separation anxiety is a child’s normal fear of being away from their parents or carers. This can start at around […]