Q&A: Tired Mum Feeling Guilty

Posted on March 20, 2019

I am mum to two year old twins and a five year old and I feel guilty that I can’t give them the attention I should. I’m tired a lot and leave them to play with each other. Is this wrong? How …
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Just simply worn out from trying – what went right today?

Posted on August 6, 2017

Everyday in my clinic I meet parents. Tired parents. Often quite simply just plain worn out. This parenting gig is a pretty full. Yes we know how much we love our children. But we are ourselves greatest critics. Often asking …
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5 Tips to Connect to your Child

Posted on November 24, 2016

There isn’t a parent I know that doesn’t start to count down the days leading to school holidays. As parents we are full of plans and love the change of routine that school holidays bring. Whether it be no more …
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Importance of Fathers

Posted on September 20, 2015

A father is the most important connection in a boy’s life.  Fathering has profound lasting implications. We know that having and raising children is an enormous experience in life, it makes you reflect on yourself, what is important to you, …
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Q&A: Crying in the Car Seat

Posted on February 15, 2014

How do I help my 8 week old be comfortable in the car capsule? When ever I put her in the capsule and drive around she screams. She’s in the car quite alot because I need to do school drop …
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Kids just think they are having FUN

Posted on June 12, 2013

Love to have a child that is fair, confident and doing well academically at school?  Of course you do, it’s probably at the top a parents priority for how they want their child to be.  What if you could do …
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Day Sleeps & Happy Wake Time

Posted on May 6, 2013

Day sleep Achieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about daytime sleep is similar to that for the night but with a couple of minor …
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Expert Advice: Day Sleeps & Happy Wake Times

Posted on May 6, 2013

Day sleep Achieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about daytime sleep is similar to that for the night but with a couple of minor …
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How much sleep does your child need?

Posted on May 5, 2013

Fact: Every living creature needs to sleep. So healthy sleep habits are  important for us.  You know how you feel when you haven’t had enough sleep!  Well, your baby / child feels exactly the same way.   Well rested babies make …
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How to get a 5yr old to wake later (Snippet)

Posted on April 29, 2013

How do you suggest I make sure my five year old sleeps to 7am?  She is waking at 6am and I’m finding that’s not enough for her now she is at prep.  Her bedtime is between 7pm and 7.30pm.  Is …
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