YEP, number 6 was the CRUNCH! 

The rush of a normal/busy day can lead to stress, anxiety and depression for children and you need to support your child by giving them:

a. time to engage in their interests

b. praise and encouragement

c. opportunities to shine

d. uncondi...

 So... it has taken some time, but finally, after weeks or months of arguments, backlash from you laying down the law at home, your child's social and emotional withdrawal from family and friends and a spot of reading and research you have come to the realisation that...

Many of us have been touched in one way or another by people we know struggling with Mental Health.  Let's work together to advocate for the mental well-being of each other!

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has developed a number of fantastic resources availa...

I had read about pets giving children the added responsibility and focus on a living thing that needed them really helped.  It's true!

My son with ADHA, ODD, CD and SPD responds so calmly and positively to animals.  We invested in a smaller house dog and also 4 chicken...

Your home and classroom or school environment does make a difference to you and your child's mental health!

Surroundings, environments, space, order - these all have an impact on mental health.  If you are surrounded by chaos, you often feel chaotic.  So often a spring...

Nutrition, supplements, smoothies... the list goes on but does all this really make a difference to you or your child's Mental Health?

Tell us about the things you have tried, your successes and failures - we would love to know.

Family and friends can be a great support network for you and your child.  The reality is though, repeating yourself to everyone you meet can become exhausting, especially when they just don't get it.

To make it easy on yourself, carry brochures and cards or even artic...