Author Archives: Karen Torrisi

After School Crankiness

Posted on September 7, 2019

My 5-yr old is in Prep and really enjoying it.  According to her teacher, she is a model student.  She never steps out of line and does well academically.  When she gets home in the afternoon however, things are so …
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Q&A: Dad Bonding with Baby

Posted on September 2, 2019

Q: We had our second child, a beautiful girl three months ago. Our first is an energetic two-year-boy, and being his father, he is the light of my eye. The problem is that when my daughter arrived, I did not have …
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Time Out

Posted on August 29, 2019

Parents ask me a lot about ‘Time Out’. How to do it, for what age, where is best for time out. I certainly recommend Time Out as one of the strategies that you need in your Toolkit for Parenting and …
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Getting Kids to Help

Posted on August 20, 2019

Kids make mess!  True, and usually way more than they tidy up…. This is definitely one of the most common frustrations parents have  ‘how do I get my kids to help out around the house!’ Firstly let’s look at the …
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How to stop anothers’ child from hitting

Posted on August 18, 2019

Is it acceptable for parents to physically stop someone else’s toddler from hitting/kicking another child and using stern tones to reprimand them? If not/if so how do you suggest such a situation be addressed/handled?  Yes definitely. I know it’s a situation that …
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Q&A: Sensitive Kids

Posted on August 11, 2019

My three year old seems to have a very sensitive nature.  We only have to tell her she is not behaving as expected for her to burst into a flood of seemingly emotional tears.  When her playmates come over, she …
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children

Posted on August 1, 2019

Source :- Australian Psychological Society Website  What is ADHD? School-aged children who have behaviour and learning problems may show signs of hyperactivity and/or inattention. If these problems are severe enough, they may be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The …
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Nicole’s Night Time Chart

Posted on July 30, 2019

Nicole Night time Routine Chart  Keeping a bedtime routine chart will help you stick to the bedtime routine and even make it fun for your kids.  Keep this chart in a easy access place for kids so they can tick …
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Nicole Night Time Chart

Posted on July 30, 2019

  Click here – Nicole night time 7 day sticker

Returning to Work & Daycare Hours

Posted on July 1, 2019

Question – I am about to return to work after 15 month leave after having my first baby. I am offered flexible work hours – either two long, 10 hour days or three shorter days. What suits a 15 month …
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