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A young boy enthusiastically plays on a tablet, while parent looks on with a mix of curiosity and concern, both seated on a comfortable couch. If you've found yourself arguing about screens every day, negotiating "just five more minutes" for the tenth time, hiding devices, or wondering where your happy, engaged child has disappeared to, you're not alone. Many parents feel trapped between wanting to protect their child and feeling overwhelmed by the constant battles that seem

Bullying at school can shake a child’s confidence and sense of safety. When your child faces bullying, it’s natural to feel worried and unsure about the best way to help. I want to share some clear steps you can take to support your child and work with the school to find a healthy resolution. Together, we can help children heal and grow stronger. Understanding School Bullying and Its Impact Bullying is more than just teasing or rough play. It can be repeated actions that hur

A parent softly comforts their upset child, who is hesitant about going to school, offering reassurance and support. Dear parents, This is a topic that I have written about before, and it is certainly one that I feel is important to revisit today. When a child refuses to go to school, the morning routine quickly transforms into a battlefield of tears, tantrums, or physical complaints like mysterious stomach aches and headaches. As parents, it is easy to view this behaviour as

As a new year begins and the school term approaches, many primary-school-aged children experience a mix of emotions. Excitement, curiosity, nervousness, and uncertainty often live side by side in their bodies. This is completely natural. From a trauma-informed, body-based perspective , children don’t just think their way into a new school year — they feel their way in. Their nervous systems need time, predictability, and safety to settle so learning can truly begin. Start w

For parents and caregivers navigating the hidden struggles beneath the surface “Daddy, Mummy, my tummy really hurts…” It might be the...

For some children, school isn’t just hard. It’s unbearable. Not because they don’t want to learn, but because their bodies and nervous...

Children raised by narcissistic mothers face unique, often overwhelming challenges in developing a healthy sense of self. Narcissistic...

Grief doesn’t always look like sadness. In children, it might arrive quietly—in withdrawn silences, sudden outbursts, stomach aches...

As the days grow shorter and Melbourne’s winter chill settles in, it’s easy to fall into the cosy lull of blankets, hot chocolates, and...

Back in January, I was approached by Personal Resilience Science Labs, a division of LMSL (Life Management Science Labs) to speak on a...

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