Let’s demystify therapy and counselling.
In Aotearoa, counselling is most often based on conversation, though there are also modalities which use movement, drawing, art or the b…
Tried it all but still struggling to discipline your child?
First ask yourself…
“Do I want my child to behave just because they’re afraid of the conseque…
If you haven’t experienced much anxiety yourself, it can feel like navigating unchartered (and murky) waters. Your child’s feelings may seem weird, unfounded, or even l…
Does your child find it hard to say ‘goodbye’ or have meltdowns when it is the time for you to go? Are they fearful of you leaving them alone?
They may be experiencing separation…
What is a tantrum?
A toddler meltdown is a child’s way of communicating when they don’t yet have the words and skills to manage their own feelings. Tantrums are a normal par…
In this article we will guide you how to deal with angry outbursts and prevent them from happening in the future.
Angry outbursts are developmentally normal up until age sev…
When our child moves into the teenage years, it often means a change in attitude. The simplest of requests met with rudeness and an atmosphere that is tense and negative. It’s like…
There is a great deal of worry and concern being expressed about the Covid-19 Virus and the impact it is having on our usual routines and lifestyles.
While this can be challenging…
It can often feel like our job as parents is to motivate our children to do well at school and home. This can lead to a focus on rewards and punishments. However, research on motiv…
