The importance of sports for childhood development

Did you know that children and young people should be getting at least one hour of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity every day? Sports has many benefits to a child’s development. By playing sports, your child will not only become stronger physically, but mentally too. They will develop physical skills, make new friends, have fun, exercise, learn to be a […]

Is your child ready to walk to school?

It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility and allow them to walk to school? Fostering the development of your child’s independence is important. Unfortunately, we can’t cast a […]

How to positively encourage kids to help with chores

We can all relate to the stress of trying to encourage your kids to help with chores. Sometimes just the thought of asking your child to “clean their room” can cause a tantrum. But, with the right strategies and mindset, chores can become a positive experience for both you and your child! Kids may need […]

6 ways to help your teen overcome school stress

Teenagers are particularly vulnerable to stress during assessment periods, when assignments are due and exams are closing in. How can parents help teenagers navigate through this stressful time?

5 tips on how to encourage safe and healthy technology use

There’s a lot of stigma around screen time for children having a negative impact on their learning but, in moderation and with the encouragement of purposeful, educational and quality content, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle.