Talking to Teens About Mental Health: Parent Tips
Noticing changes in your teen can feel worrying and awkward to bring up. This guide shares gentle ways to start, what to say, and when it may be time to seek extra support.
How to Foster Healthy Body Image in Children
Children begin forming ideas about their bodies from a young age. This article shares practical ways parents can support a healthy body image through positive role-modelling, confidence-building, enjoyable physical activity, and timely professional support when needed.
Routines for Children: Waiting, Bath Time, and Transitions
Routines help children feel safe, but real life is messy and transitions can be hard. Learn practical, Hanen-inspired ways to teach waiting, make bath time smoother, and support calmer transitions with simple cues and playful structure.
Encouraging Play-Based Learning in Young Children
Play is more than just fun — it’s one of the most powerful ways children learn. Through child-led and independent play, kids build creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. In this guide, we explore the benefits of play-based learning and offer practical tips for parents to support meaningful, developmentally rich play at home.
Understanding and Managing Whining in Children
Whining is a normal part of child development—but when left unaddressed, it can become a frustrating habit. Learn how to identify the reasons behind whining and apply simple, effective strategies to help your child communicate calmly and respectfully.
5 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Bullying
Bullying can affect a child’s confidence, sense of safety, and mental health. As a parent, how you respond matters. This article explores five simple but effective ways to talk to your child about bullying—whether they’re a victim, bystander, or unsure of how to speak up. Learn how to guide these conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
How to Improve Self-Regulation for Misbehaviour
Why do children misbehave? How can parents deal with misbehaviour in a positive manner? Here are some tips by our clinical psychologist—Kirsty!
Dealing with Fear in Children
Fear can be overwhelming for children, but there are steps you can take to support your child. Read this article to learn helpful tips for helping your child face and overcome their fears.
Overcoming School Refusal: A Parent’s Support Guide
School refusal is a child or teenager’s frequent refusal to attend school over a prolonged period of time for various reasons. This often becomes troubling for both the parent and child, so what can we do about it? Read on to find out!
Why Won’t My Child Behave? Understanding Behaviour
Why do children misbehave? How can parents deal with misbehaviour in a positive manner? Here are some tips by our clinical psychologist.
Keeping the Marriage Strong After Having Children
With a myriad of new stressors and changes, the transition to parenthood is challenging. Discover how you can care for yourself, your partner, and keep your marriage strong after having children.