Families

As a Doctor, discussing the concept of co–sleeping or bed–sharing with parents remains a fairly controversial topic. Co–sleeping is defined as an adult and baby sharing a sleep surface (bed,…

By Olivia Balbi –Educational Leader, Alkira elc With Covid restrictions limiting our movement here on the Central Coast, the one thing we can still enjoy is exploring the abundance of…

By Sarah Tolmie Reader Question:“My husband and I have very different parenting styles. We have two young sons. I like to explain the whys and consequences but my husband is…

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach Like many parents, you may be coping with your own emotional pains, pandemic stress, anxiety, as well as a lack of support and village. You…

Spending a few years on the Central Coast as a kid was enough to anchor him to the Coast. And whilst the initial years of his career took him back…

Australia’s most dedicated and exceptional Allied Health Professionals were announced as the esteemed winners for the 2020-2021 Australian Allied Health Awards, with Central Coast local Emily Mackie taking out Speech…

Retired nurse Lorraine Churchill is one of the finalists of Westfields Local Heroes that recognizes the important contribution made to the community by locals, which is to be announced on…

By Catherine Schasser Gone are the days of only cows milk, juice or water to drink, a baked dinner on Sunday and extra–curricular activities that equal playing in the street.…

By Clare Marcangelo This is a common issue for many parents these days, it seems. With many children having varying issues with dairy, it is important for parents to know…

By By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach One of the most difficult and challenging parts of early parenthood is when your sweet baby hits the toddler stage and starts to have…