22 June 2018

What’s wrong with rewarding or punishing children with food?

Rewarding a child with a sugary snack or denying them a treat when they’ve been naughty seems harmless but could it be teaching them unhealthy eating habits.

18 June 2018

How to reduce allergens in your home

While allergies can’t always be cured, they can be managed by taking a few preventative steps at home so your child can be as comfortable as possible.

05 June 2018

Seven reasons why play is good for your kids’ health

Playing is the natural way that babies and children learn and develop new physical, intellectual and emotional skills. So why is play so beneficial to a child’s development?

25 May 2018

A few things I’ve learned about palliative care: from one parent to another

For most children with serious illnesses, the aim of medical treatment is cure. Unfortunately, some illnesses cannot be cured and the focus of care slowly changes from aiming for a cure, to controlling symptoms caused by the disease and allowing the

02 March 2018

Music and mental health: Help your child find their voice

Music can play a major part in a young person’s life and music therapists have long been tuned in to its powers to help with physical recovery and mental wellbeing. Help your child find their voice.

23 February 2018

Four ways exercise helps keep anxiety at bay

Regular exercise can be used as a therapeutic tool for children and young people with depression and anxiety conditions to decrease their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Support children with these clever ways to help treat depression

05 February 2018

Supporting a young friend through cancer

Helping a friend isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Throw cancer into the mix and you’ll probably find yourself pretty confused about what to say and do.

22 January 2018

Decoding cyberbullying to support your child

Cyberbullying is an increasingly prominent and harmful form of bullying that can affect children 24/7. It’s important to be aware of the signs and seek help immediately.

12 January 2018

Tips for a smooth transition to high school

Starting a new school year can be hard at the best of times, but when it comes to transitioning from primary school to high school, a few more difficulties can come into play.