My child has difficulty going to sleep at night… What can I do to help?

Children need sleep. And parents need their children to sleep. Without sleep, children do not function or develop as well as they could. Generally, children who do not get enough sleep tend to be more defiant, irritable and hyperactive. They…
Don’t be a distant Dad…disconnect the electronic devices and re-connect!

As a father, you have a really big impact on your child’s/children’s development. However it’s easy to lose sight of this or even find the time when you’re juggling work commitments, time for your partner, let alone time for yourself.…
Have you read the book titled “The Five Love Languages”?

If you are in a relationship, I’d highly recommend that you get your hands on a copy of this Best Seller by Gary Chapman. In his book, Chapman explores how we tend to express love in our relationships. Following many…
Does the amount of sleep I get impact on my mental health? 7 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!

Have you ever had a late night and woken up feeling a little sleep deprived, grumpy, impulsive, sad or out of sorts and lethargic? Many of us have been there and this is a perfect example of how not enough…
Is finding the right psychologist to work with worth the investment?

I have previously written about why we don’t but could benefit from seeing a psychologist. So it’s time now to answer the all-important and opposite question – Is seeing a psychologist really worth my investment? In other words, how likely…
Is Porn Addiction a Real Thing?

Porn addiction Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’d know that porn addiction is hot topic right now. One only has to type the word “porn” into a search engine to be immediately directed to an abundance of articles…
Why is my child behaving in this way? It’s not always what it seems.

“I’m so sorry, my daughter/son is very headstrong and likes to get what she/he wants…..she always does this (i.e. snatches/pushes/hits)”. Or how about this one? “He/she’s such a demanding child, he/she always whines when he/she wants something, especially when…
7 ways to cope with change

Rolling with the inevitable changes of life! Change brings uncertainty and invites the unknown. Not many of us like uncertainty. In fact, humans are hardwired to dislike it. It’s unsettling. So what can you do to adjust to change in…
How do I know if I need to take my child to a psychologist?

Being a parent of young children is often challenging, particularly for first-time parents. There are many moments of joy and sheer delight and many “I have no idea what I’m doing!” or “Am I doing the right thing?” moments. All…
All parents need R&R

Yes all parents need to Rest & Relax; however, that’s not what this blog is about. So when I say R&R I’m actually referring to Reflect and Re-evaluate. Being a parent often triggers thoughts and memories of your own…

