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Parent Guides

When Letters Don’t Seem to Stick

Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that makes reading, spelling and writing feel unusually hard, even with plenty of effort. It’s not about laziness or low intelligence.

When Big Emotions Show Up Before Bed

For many families, the end of the day can be the hardest part. Just when everyone is tired and hoping for a quiet wind-down, emotions can bubble up fast.

When the Bell Rings and They Just Can’t Let Go

Separation anxiety is a very real experience for some children. It’s more than just a wobble at the school gate; it’s a genuine struggle to feel safe without their parent or caregiver close by. It’s especially common in early primary years, but it can show up at any age.

Articles

When Helping Hurts: Why Fixing Every Problem Can Knock Your Child’s Confidence

When your child is upset, stuck, or hurting, your first instinct might be to jump in and fix it. You want them to be happy. You want to ease their pain. That comes from love.

Understanding Neurodiverse Learning

Neurodiversity simply means brains work in different ways. Some children may be diagnosed with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or sensory processing issues. Others may not have a label, they just learn or behave differently.

10 Things Every Child Needs – and None of Them Cost a Cent

We often think we need to buy things to give kids the best start in life. But when it comes down to what children really need, the things that shape who they become, it’s not in the shopping trolley. It’s in the way we show up.