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The Role of Father’s in Child Feeding
Stefanie Valakas, Dietitian, Baulkham Hills NSW 19 June 2018 In the spirit of Men’s Health Month, let’s explore the relationship between father and child when it comes to feeding. Often we are focused on the feeding relationship between mother and child, however, as...
How Parents can Help Set Family Meal Habits to Reduce Picky Eating
Tricia Finkbeiner, Occupational Therapist, Baulkham Hills NSW 5 June 2018I am often asked by parents with children who are picky or fussy eaters, how they can get their child to eat more. My answer... there is no magic bullet or easy solution. Any change in...
The One Secret Every Parent Should Know About Connecting with Your Kids (Yes it works for teens too!)
Amy Talbot, Director & Clinical Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 18 April 2018You are trying to get some housework done and your two children are playing together. Everything is going well until you hear screaming and crying and one of your children comes in to tell...
4 Pitfalls of Parenting an Anxious Child
Chris Gilbert, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW13 March 2018Parenting can be hard enough at the best of times but parenting an anxious child can add an extra layer of complexity that you never expected. An anxious child can seem more sensitive than most, worrying...
Has Valentine’s Day Changed for You Since Becoming a Parent
Jacqui Kemmis-Riggs, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 13 February 2018 Given Valentine’s day is upon us again, I started thinking about love and romance and what that means to me… Funnily enough, I thought of how things have changed in the romance department...
4 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
Tricia Finkbeiner, Occupational Therapist, Baulkham Hills NSW 10 February 2018 Do you have a child you would describe as a picky eater? Do mealtimes stress you out? Have you tried everything with no success? A great source of worry for many parents is whether...