Stop the screaming and apply these 4 steps to have a better day at home with your child when they’re being defiant & giving you attitude.

Firstly, stop trying to fix your child's behavior when they are angry and giving you a hard time.

Take a breath and just stop.

In the heat of the...

Dear Momma, 
I see you.
I know you are feeling overwhelmed.

Our mindset is a powerful tool. How you think about things affects your mood, your motivation, your hope and yes, your child! 

Do you know that just one word changes how you feel about your time right now?

Being STUCK at home brings images of entrapment and fear.
You lose your control and...

During this time of isolation and staying at home for Covid19, many Moms are not coping! Life is feeling crazy and out of control. Routines have changed and the certainty of things returning to what we know are unknown. Families are struggling, jobs have been lost, food, money and...

Information and hype about Corona Virus is everywhere. It has reached mass hysteria and your child is probably very frightened and unsure what is going on. Read and apply the six strategies below to help your child feel safe with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Help your child understand what Corona...

Are you excited about Halloween or dreading the stress of trying to participate?

How is your child going to cope with trick or treating? Do you need to work out what costume your child will be comfortable to wear?  Are you worried about the busy schedules and how overwhelmed the holiday...

Are you thinking …ahhh, summer - no school, no homework and no routines! Then reality hits! Meltdowns are common in the holidays and exhausting for your child and yourself. It is scary to venture out of home in case there is a big meltdown in public. Anxiety levels can rise and your happy...

Is your child a picky eater? Do you struggle with ideas on what to feed your toddler? Are you tired of battling at the dinner table with your child to just eat a meal?

How can you tell if your child is a fussy or problem eater? Paediatric dietitian Jessica Crandall, RDN, suggests that...

Fidget tools are fantastic for helping your child if they struggle with attention, focus, or anxiety. They are great tools for teaching self-regulation and encouraging boundary setting, to enhance your child’s learning. If your child has sensory processing issues, fidget tools are just what...

The sensory world of a special needs child is often overwhelming.  Things that don’ t bother us neuro-typical parents may be highly sensitive for our child.  From the simple hum of the fluorescent lights or air conditioner, to the prickliness of the jumper,  or label in the...