When it comes to technology, having screens in bedrooms is one of the most well-established risk factors for our children’s positive development. This is for two central reasons.
Having a baby is totally AMAZING but let’s be honest for a second - it can be kinda scary, mega hectic and ridiculously lovely all meshed into one. There’s so much the books don’t cover and your friends forget to tell you.
When something requires willpower, many children give up, get distracted, or refuse to do as they’re asked. New research suggests a fun way to help us get stuff done with our kids called the “Batman Effect”.
Tears streamed down my child’s face. The frustration was clear, but the real issue wasn’t. Was it exhaustion? A misunderstanding? I never figured it out.
None of us is ever going to get everything right and that's fine! But Dr Justin Coulson has learned a few things along the way that can help us to feel a little more confident.
If you’re feeling daunted by another year of school lunch-making, these tips from nutritionist and dietitian Cindy Williams will help get you inspired.
Challenging emotions and behaviours can ruin relationships, or become opportunities to connect and strengthen family ties and increase feelings of safety.