What happens when I don't like my friend's child? Recent article in Essential Kids by Jo Hartley - a good read in case you have or are in the same position as many or us seem to be. We all know how much friendships can change when we have children. We migrate towards like-minded individuals - usually with children the same age as ours - and we tend to bond deeper with [...]
One question you should never need to ask - is Immunisation essential? The debate about should I or shouldn't I vaccinate my children has again surfaced. I wonder why. Why is the one question we should never need to ask about Immunisation? With the exhaustive amount of proof and research demonstrating the benefits of immunisation against the virtually no negative I continue to question - why do loving parents refuse to [...]
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL How to get your children prepared for school Children often come from a preschool or day care centre with limited numbers of little children and limited size of area When starting school they are mixing with many much bigger children and a much larger area, they can feel lost and overwhelmed. Have a few trial lunch days where you pack the child a lunch box [...]
The importance of discussing money, finance, spending habits and future financial direction when getting married. http://youtu.be/62ErBhcPe0k
Parenting expert Karen Phillip shares her advice on travelling with children - Kids Community News: new programs, products, services, media Travelling with children: Parenting expert Karen Phillip shares her advice to keep your holiday blissful With summer just around the corner most people look forward to a relaxing vacation. However travelling with children can turn a holiday into a stressful nightmare. According to a recent survey compiled by Tourism Australia, [...]
A Strong Willed Child is a child who challenges the rules where a defiant child seems to have difficulty with any authority. A strong willed child can be enticed or persuaded to follow the set rules and at times, these children may require a gentle push. A defiant child however will react against a direction if they do not wish to do something and do not always care about the [...]
Dr Karen Phillip speaking at a Presentation with quick tips to manage your child's 'interesting' behaviours
Parenting: Who rules your roost? Regaining control of your household is within your reach. IF THE balance of power sits with your precious progeny, here are some expert words of advice to help put you back at the helm. When it comes to appropriate discipline for kids, it's no wonder today's parents are confused. While it's a rare mum or dad who isn't aware that corporal punishment such as smacking [...]
Dr Karen discusses this new concept of on TODAY about Rushing Women's Syndrome
Suicide Can Be Contagious Australians Urged To Watch Out For Loved Ones The suicide of Robin Williams this week has shocked many Australians. Such a wonderful man, funny, successful and with a close family. Many are asking “Why then would someone who appears to have it all commit suicide?” While the reasons for Williams’ suicide may never be fully understood, it highlights, yet again, the vulnerability all people can sometimes feel [...]
Australian Kids are among the Most Drugged in the World as seen on Today Tonight With children as young as 2 years old being prescribed anti-depressants what are we doing to our children? Watch the story on Today Tonight and find out more about these alarming figures.
Men's Emotional Health (as seen on TODAY) is being Neglected - They have feelings and Emotions Too ! The Danger of Men’s Health Week Focusing on Physical Health, Leaves a Dangerous, Potentially Deadly Inner World To Fester Among Central Coast Blokes With the focus of this year’s Men’s Health Week being on promoting boys' and men's health, experts agree that whilst being fit and healthy in a physical sense is important, [...]
