What is anxiety? An inherent response to a perceived threat is anxiety, and normal levels of anxiety can assist people to solve problems more efficiently and to be motivated and… Read More »Anxiety – An Overview for Parents
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Drinking water A boil water alert is issued for areas connected to mains scheme water, sometimes following a disaster, because the mains water may be unsafe to cook with or… Read More »Water safety after floods, cyclones and other disasters
Water safety after floods, cyclones and other disasters
Good mental health is a sense of confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. It enables us to fully appreciate and enjoy day-to-day, our environment and other people. When we are mentally healthy… Read More »What is Mental Health?
What is Mental Health?
What is risk taking? Testing the boundaries and trying new things occurs across all developmental stages from birth to old age. When it involves engaging in activities that have the… Read More »Risk Taking Understanding
Risk Taking Understanding
In the early weeks, babies often cry a lot and some babies cry a lot more than others. The main way babies have of letting us know when they need… Read More »Crying Baby
Crying Baby
All kids have the right to be safe… All families are different. Sometimes what seems every day normal life in one family will not be normal in another. When you… Read More »Kids: Let's Talk about Abuse
Kids: Let's Talk about Abuse
Heat can quickly stress babies and young children, because they are very sensitive to the effects of high temperatures. It is very important to watch them closely and to keep… Read More »Babies and Young Children in Hot Weather
Babies and Young Children in Hot Weather
All children have behaviors that comfort and soothe them. Sometimes these develop into habits that embarrass, annoy or worry parents. Habits can start when a child is bored, stressed or… Read More »Your Child's Habits
Your Child's Habits
The most important part of a child’s life is a family. A caring, loving family can help create resilient, confident children, while an unhappy family can lead to a range… Read More »Families that work well
Families that work well
A role that can bring you happiness and great joy as well as challenges to deal with is being a parent. Watching your child grow your child and nurturing them… Read More »Being a parent – ”Easy” Guide