Youthrive Articles

Goal-setting is one of the most important things you can do in order to live the life you want for yourself and your family. While the benefits of setting goals are often talked about and generally understood, the consistent achievement of our [...]

Getting ready to send your little ones to school for the very first time can be an exciting and scary time, but a little bit of forward planning can make this transition a breeze! Being ‘school ready’ means a child has the skills they need for [...]

By Haylea Hodges, Youthrive Psychologist   [...]

No doubt we have all heard of self-care before. We may have even tried it once or twice. It’s hard. It takes time that we don’t often have. And why is it so important anyway? We’ve coped with persistent challenges before – and on a daily basis! [...]

What is play? Play is an important way children learn about their environment, bodies, and place in the world around them. Play helps to assist a child’s brain with healthy development. Engaging in play provides your child w [...]

At Youthrive, we are passionate about children’s development and assisting children to reach their full potential. Youthrive provides an integrated therapy service, including psychology, speech pathology and occupational therapy, at four conven [...]

Is my child developing social and communication skills appropriately? Imagine not having the necessary skills to communicate and interact with your friends, family, co-workers, or the cashier at the supermarket. How would it [...]

Although the magnitude of exams vary from year to year, the pressure of performing well can often cause unwanted stress and anxiety, at any age. What is anxiety? In order for you to provide effective support for your chil [...]

It’s only natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to routine school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility and allow them to walk to scho [...]

Understanding your Child and their Development

“When should I approach childhood specialists for help?”

If you’ve ever had [...]