Speaking to one of my clients recently, we came to the topic of April having been Autism Awareness Month. The conversation turned to her experience as a parent to an amazing nine-year-old girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how...
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When LOVE hurts: Understanding domestic violence
From Rosie Batty becoming the 2015 Australian of the Year, to the recent outcome of the Victorian government’s Royal Commission into Family Violence, it seems like we are hearing more and more about domestic violence in the news and...
Mindful Eating
What is mindful eating? You may be familiar with the term ‘mindfulness’, but are you aware this can be applied to our eating habits? Mindful eating uses the act of mindfulness, or being present, to help overcome eating problems in our...
How to Tell If My Child Is Being Bullied At School?
Bullying hurts. Bullying hurts bodies. Bullying hurts bodies and minds. Bullying hurts bodies, minds and communities. What is Bullying? Bullying is more than being excluded from a game or being called a name. It is the repetitive,...
Dietitian versus Nutritionist
Is there a difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? The answer is YES—there is a difference. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist, I believe it is extremely important to find a practitioner best...
Stress Less Through Mindfulness
Stress is an inevitable part of life. At times stress can feel totally overwhelming and unmanageable; at other times, stress can facilitate our performance by being a helpful motivator. Sometimes, coping with and managing stress...
Why do I suffer from exercise phobia?
I’m already feeling bombarded to get ‘summer ready’ when it’s still dark at 6am, and my legs are white… and let’s face it, haven’t seen a razor for a few weeks. Winter is notorious for excuses about not exercising: “I’m so comfy here”,...
How to give and receive feedback in ways that helps us grow
Giving and receiving feedback is an under-rated aspect of mental health and plays a very important role in our lives. At work, at home and in our various relationships we have all encountered times when we have not been happy with how...
Taming Toddlers
How do I tame that beast toddler? The term ‘toddler’ is synonymous with incredible leaps in social, emotional and cognitive development. We see a significant burst in language, physicality, creative play, social interactions, and brain...
What makes a “happy” baby?
What do babies need to feel happy? Understanding your infant’s mental health Have you ever wondered why some babies always seem happy and why some people seem to have no problems raising them? Well, for starters take a deep breath and...
What is Red My Lips and what can I do to help?
Red My Lips The international campaign ‘Red My Lips’ runs annually each April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Red My Lips as the name describes, encourages supporters to don red lipstick throughout the month of April with aims...
How to Get a Child to do Tasks that you want them to do
Lets Understand What Tasks Are We all have different roles to play. As adults, we may be a Mother, Father, Worker, Gardener, Cook and/or student. For each of these roles, we have different tasks that need to be completed in order to...