Ariella LewJun 183 minTravelling With KidsHere are some things to bear in mind when planning to travel with kids to hopefully navigate some of the pitfalls.
Ariella LewSep 9, 20213 minAre lockdowns affecting our children?We are living through unprecedented times and the stress and impact on everyone is clear to see. However, for many parents, the worry...
Ariella LewNov 12, 20202 minTop tips to create quality time with kids of all agesWhat a year its been! For parents of children of all ages, school closure and travel restrictions have meant that many of us have spent a...
Ariella LewJul 23, 20205 minKeeping kids out of the crossfire in a relationship breakdownIn amongst all of the news items relating to COVID, one of the items that caught my eye was an article discussing the rapid increase in...
Ariella LewFeb 18, 20204 minControlling the Uncontrollable – What role should parents play in Monitoring Screen TimeIt’s impossible to deny that technology, including personal devices such as smart phones, are more and more becoming an inevitable part...
Ariella LewDec 31, 20195 minEasing the transition back to realitySummer holidays will be coming to a close in a few weeks and in my experience, many parents are worried and stressed about how their...
Ariella LewAug 13, 20195 minTalking to TeensGood communication lies at the heart of all good relationships. For many of the parents that I speak to, fostering a relationship with...
Ariella LewApr 23, 20194 minMaking Mornings ManageableWith almost no exceptions, when families speak to me about the most stressful part of their week, they will talk about the morning rush....
Ariella LewMar 4, 20195 minCo-parenting following separationOne of the greatest joys of my job are the different types of families I get to meet and work closely with. I work with many types of...
Ariella LewDec 6, 20185 minCreating Quality Time in the School HolidaysThe Summer holidays are days away, a thought which often invokes a mix of emotions for many parents. While school holidays ‘should be’...
Ariella LewOct 17, 20183 minSetting the Scene for StudyWith term 4 well under way in Australia, many parents both with children at school or at university are dreading the stress heading for...
Ariella LewSep 12, 20184 minMaking room for 1 moreHaving a baby is supposedly the most natural thing in the world! But as any parent will tell you, introducing a new child to the family...
Ariella LewAug 1, 20184 minLittle Fighters; Managing Physical Aggression in ChildrenOne of the most common questions I am asked by parents is why their children are behaving in any particular way. They want to know if it...
Ariella LewJul 4, 20184 minTo Co-Sleep or Not?According to worldwide statistics, the number of parents who admit to co –sleeping for at least part of the night is rising. That said,...
Ariella LewMay 9, 20183 minWhy Mothers Deserve Their DayOne of the greatest privileges of my work is talking to families from all walks of life and being allowed a glimpse into their world. ...
Kids on TrackFeb 13, 20184 minSurviving from School til SleepNo matter how many children you have, and what your schedule is there are certain pressure points within the day during which you wonder...
Ariella LewDec 8, 20173 minWHOSE HOUSE IS IT ANYWAY?The run up to school holidays is always a difficult time when it comes to enforcing boundaries. As children reach the end of a school...
Kids on TrackAug 8, 20175 minManaging Mealtimes and the (meltdowns that come with it)We all know the theory on the importance of family mealtimes. They should be a time free from screens and should be an opportunity for...
Kids on TrackJul 13, 20174 minPrepared for Puberty?Puberty is a word that we hear associated with negative connotations all too often. We all know the stereotypes, a boy who seems to turn...