Janet Cater - Parenting Advisor

Body Safety – a Guide for Parents and Carers by Jay Sanders

I recently wrote in a newsletter and on this blog about keeping children safe especially when they start off to school. Parents cannot be with them 24 hours a day seven days a week. I have also pointed parents & carers to this wonderful book by Jay Sanders “Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept! Read [...]

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Starting School

Be PositiveThe best thing you can do is to be positive about this next step. If you have any anxieties or concerns your child will “pick up” on these so it is essential to remain positive about handing over the care of your child to others. Even if you have to fake it , be positive! It is very important that [...]

Starting School is a post from: Janet Cater - Parenting Advisor

Wine and Cheese Evenings

Some parents have found it helpful to arrange a Wine & Cheese evening in their home. This is done usually by gathering together 10 or more friends in the relaxing comfort of their home. Providing some wine & cheese adds to the informal nature of the evening. I provide a 30 minute overview of my general parenting principles [...]

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Brain Gym

Brain Gym is a series of simple and enjoyable movements that used with students in Educational Kinesiology to enhance their experience for whole brain learning. These activities make all types of learning easier and are especially effective with academic skills. Educational Kinesiology is a system for empowering learners of any age by using movement activities [...]

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Choosing Snacks for young children

Choosing snacks for young children Children need between-meal snacks because they have small stomachs and require small amounts of food more frequently than adults. It is important to choose healthy snacks for your child. Snacks based on fruit & vegetables, dairy products and whole grains will contribute to your child’s nutritional needs and improve the [...]

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New help for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD, learning and behaviour diffiulties.

Many of my exisitng clients have benefited from the work of my colleague Dr Adam Nichols from Wholistic Therapies Pty. Ltd. (a Doctor of Osteopathy & Chiropractic). Remember that many children displaying learning and behaviour dificulties have some of the symptoms from this specturm. I recommend you get in touch with him again to discuss this [...]

New help for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD, learning and behaviour diffiulties. is a post from: Janet Cater - Parenting Advisor

Off to school-keeping kids safe!

A parent at one of my recent wine & cheese evenings asked “How do I keep my child safe now she is off to school next year? I cannot be with her all the time.” There is a marvellous program in Australia known as the Protective Behaviours Program. It was brought into Australia from the [...]

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Parenting Workshop Series -Brookvale

Workshop 1 – Saturday 22nd October 2.30 pm Janet Cater • Overview of Parenting: • Big Picture Parenting. • Preventing Behavioural issues. • Positive Parenting. • Tools & Strategies. • Toilet training issues. • Temper Tantrums. • Q & A Workshop 2 – Friday 4th November 7.15pm Janet Cater • Revision of Week 1. [...]

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Bed Time Capers

Bed Time Capers Many parents struggle with bed time and even refer to it as “the witching hour”! Children call out for a drink of water, want yet another story, and demand more food. Parents feel frustrated and exhausted! All are delaying tactics to stave off the inevitable……..time for sleep! Parents need respite from children to [...]

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ADD ADHD-NATURALLY

Much is written about ADD & ADHD. Parents can find many definitions of symptoms through the internet and many different ways of helping these children. Sometimes all the information can be overwhelming and confusing. If you have a child who has been given this label or a child you who is “struggling” at home or [...]

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