by Family Connections Sydney | Feb 5, 2026 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Parent Support
The first drop-off at school or childcare is a significant milestone for families. For some, it’s a smooth transition; for others, it can be filled with tears, worry, and apprehension that persist well past the first day — on both sides. Separation is not just about...
by Family Connections Sydney | Nov 14, 2025 | Children, Parent Support
Let’s be honest—screens are everywhere, and as parents, we know how tempting it is to hand over a device when life gets busy. There’s no shame in using screens to get through the day. But what if we reframed screen time as a missed opportunity for something even more...
by Family Connections Sydney | Nov 6, 2025 | Communication, Parent Support
As parents, it’s only natural to want to ease our children’s struggles—whether it’s a meltdown before school, a refusal to try new foods, or a need for things to be “just so.” We often accommodate by adjusting routines, avoiding certain situations, or stepping in to...
by Family Connections Sydney | Sep 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Play, Proprioceptive System
As parents and teachers, we’re often told: “Just get them to do some heavy work—it helps.” But what exactly does that mean? “Heavy work” refers to activities that activate the proprioceptive system—our body gets information from our muscles and joints that helps us...
by Family Connections Sydney | Jun 27, 2025 | NDIS
We are starting to see the impact of the recent changes to NDIS legislation. The introduction of ‘Impairment Notices’ by the NDIS will link all funded supports to specific impairments. Section 33 of the legislation has introduced funding amounts and funding...
