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Articles on Parenting, Child Behaviour and Natural Child Development

All articles are based on personal in-clinic experience, and are supported by current research into brain science. They have been written for general education purposes and do not constitute personal advice. If you are a parent, I encourage you to seek professional support.

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  • Child Development10
  • Counselling & Psychotherapy10
  • Families and Parenting14
  • Learning and Behaviour16
  • Relationships and Couples Counselling2
  • Top Tips2
Families and Parenting

Parenting and Family Support

We all want to raise happy, healthy children, but sometimes their behaviours can leave us feeling frustrated and at a ...

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Families and Parenting

Punishment and Time-0uts – Why they don’t work and what you can do instead

So you’re over the toddler tantrums, the meltdowns and teenage mood swings and would like to find alternatives to punishment and ...

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Counselling & Psychotherapy

Beating the Lockdown Blues

Is life in lockdown getting you down? Maybe you’re aware of a vague sense of unease, something you just can’t ...

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Families and Parenting

Time-Out for Parents

There’s an old saying “you can’t pour from an empty vessel”. It’s hard to be present with your children and ...

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Child Development

Developmental Readiness for School

Developmental readiness for school sets the stage for  success throughout their school years. Time spent preparing your child for starting ...

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Families and Parenting

Is Your Child Starting School Soon?

Is your child starting school soon?  Learning, whether in the classroom or elsewhere, is based on a strong foundation of ...

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Learning and Behaviour

Challenging Behaviours and Learning Difficulties

At times, all parents feel at a loss to understand what their child might be needing from them. This is ...

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Child Development

Building Blocks for Learning

The building blocks for learning happen in stages, each one following the other in a natural sequence. Starting with a ...

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Child Development

Retained Primitive Reflexes

When I assess a child with learning and behavioural difficulties, one of the first things I am looking for is ...

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Download our FREE Tips for Raising Happy Healthy Children E-Book.

This free resource offers suggestions for creating the family life you have always dreamed of.

We cover topics including:

 · Establishing a bedtime routine

 · Suggestions for picky eaters,

 · The importance of free play 

 · Why screen time can delay your child’s early development