Category: Pre-Schoolers
Anxiety is rife in our youth and children. 12-18-year-olds are already an anxious age bracket. But children under twelve are also struggling with anxiety. COVID exasperated an already anxious group, whether it was from social anxiety, obsession with being germ-free, or any other underlying/existing concern. As a parent and a Creative Therapist, I’ve put together […]
The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre is well known for helping families with sleep and settling problems, but sleep is really just one piece of the puzzle. Often dietary factors can play a large role in behavioural concerns and sleep disturbances. Constipation or hard stools is a common complaint among infants and toddlers, particularly from 6 […]
It feels like it should be a relief for things to begin getting back to normal after restrictions and lockdowns, but from a child’s perspective, change can be unsettling and may be a source of anxiety. Making sure your child has the appropriate tools to help them cope with the changes involved in going back […]
Over the last year or two I have noticed that my 9 year old son has become less and less interested in toys, books, pets, imaginative play and even TV. Instead he gravitates constantly to his tablet. Although he is an only child, life naturally limits his access – school, family activities and sports take […]
It’s that special time of year when our gorgeous Illawarra / Wollongong region comes into it’s own. The beautifully warm embrace of summer is upon us and Parents Guide Illawarra can’t wait to share some seasonal inspo for family and kids this Christmas and Summer Holidays! 1. Take an Illawarra Ocean Pooling Adventure, perfect for […]
It’s no secret how spoilt rotten we are in the Illawarra when it comes to our stunning surroundings and location – it’s little wonder therefore, why more and more families are now calling this region HOME. One of the biggest pluses to living here, is its close proximity to the stunning Shoalhaven region with its […]
Take a breath, be brave, it’s better to be informed, yes!? SNAKES IN THE ILLAWARRA… We have discovered some equally fascinating, startling and re-assuring snake stats, close to (your) home…. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra – we are your local guide for all things family friendly across the Illawarra (yup follow us on Facebook so you never […]