From Screen to Green - Strategies for Cutting Down Screen TimeByTammy George09 April 2024Plenty of parents will tell you their biggest frustration in the twenty-first century is negotiating screen time with their children. We know that excessive screen time can be detrimental to children’s health and wellbeing, but...Category:Family First, Raising Children, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers, TeenagersRead More0 Comments
Healthy Habits for Kids - Thriving in Childcare EnvironmentsByTammy George28 February 2024The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for their development and setting the basis of the adult they'll become. Most of the brain development happens during these years. Category:Family First, Raising Children, School AgeRead More0 Comments
Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health ByDr. Michela Sorensen07 October 2023Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health. Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up ByDr. Michela Sorensen15 May 2023Do you really need to worry about taking your child to the doctor when they are well? The short answer is YES. Just like we recommend adults have an annual check, children should too. Not only does it provide the perfect opportunity to discuss all those questions you wouldn’t necessarily make an appoint for, but it also helps the child establish confidence and trust with their doctor. Doing this early on in life puts children in a great position when it comes to taking care of their health later in life. Category:General Medical, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
Understanding Learning Difficulties - How to Support Your ChildByTammy George30 November 2020Parents can feel unqualified to help their child with a learning difficulty. But a proactive parent can make all the difference to their child's progress. Category:Mental Health, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
A Guide to Keeping Children Safe from Cyberbullying ByTammy GeorgeCyberbullying is one of the greatest risks online for children. Here’s what you can do as a parent to keep your children safe from online bullying.Category:Raising Children, School Age, TeenagersRead More0 Comments
How To Keep Your Kids Healthy Over The School HolidaysByHIF Australia02 October 2019School holidays can be rife with birthday parties, play dates and trips to the movies. So what can you do to make sure your kids stay on a healthy path these holidays? We caught up with Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie from Finder.com.au to hear her top tips.Category:Healthy Living, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
How to Keep Your Kids ActiveByEm Batger23 April 2019We know that there are benefits of being active, but did you know that most kids need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day? We caught up with HIF physio guru Em Batger from Active Physio RX, who shares her tops tips to making physical activity fun while also encouraging your kids to lead a more active lifestyle.Category:Fitness, Physiotherapy, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
Worried About Your Child’s Gaming Habit? Here’s How You Can Manage It!ByDr. Happy 29 March 2019Does your child spend too much time playing video games? If you’ve answered yes, don’t worry you’re not alone. According to Mental Health Expert and Psychologist Dr. Happy, “95% of parents admitted to being worried about the risks associated with online gaming and the amount of time their children spend playing”. In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy, shares his top tips on how to ensure your children develop appropriate and important skills around self-control, decision making and effective communication.Category:Mental Health, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
Confronting Your Teenagers About Their SmokingByTammy George08 August 2017Teenagers will experiment. It’s in their inquisitive nature and part of growing up. But no parent wants to see their child’s experimentation turn into a life-long addiction. Thankfully the rate of smoking teens has steadily declined over the past 20 years but there are still too many taking up the habit. If your teen is one of them, that’s one too many in your eyes. But what can you do about it?Category:Raising Children, TeenagersRead More0 Comments
Teaching Your Kids MindfulnessByTammy George03 July 2017Kids can benefit from mindfulness as a coping mechanism in stressful situations or simply to gain more from their everyday experiences.Category:Mental Health, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments
Balancing Parenting when PregnantByTammy George10 June 2017The things you can do to make parenting while pregnant that little bit easier.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, Pregnancy, Raising ChildrenRead More0 Comments