Raising Children

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Sleep Support for New Parents with HIF and Nourish Baby

Sleep Support for New Parents with HIF and Nourish Baby

HIF Australia

Ever noticed how September seems to be jam-packed with birthdays? You're not imagining things – all we’ll say is that Australia's longest holiday season was around nine months ago... so let’s talk about sleep support for new and expecting parents!

Preparing to welcome a newborn baby can be such an exciting time, but it can also get a bit overwhelming with so much to prepare and learn as you go, especially when sleep troubles start creeping in. 

Regardless of whether or not you’re a member, HIF want to help all Australian families get better quality sleep. That’s why we're proud to be partners with Nourish Baby, Australia’s leading experts in sleep and settling for newborns, infants, and toddlers.

Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Dr. Michela Sorensen
Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health.  
Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up

Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up

Do you really need to worry about taking your child to the doctor when they are well? The short answer is YES. Just like we recommend adults have an annual check, children should too. Not only does it provide the perfect opportunity to discuss all those questions you wouldn’t necessarily make an appoint for, but it also helps the child establish confidence and trust with their doctor. Doing this early on in life puts children in a great position when it comes to taking care of their health later in life.   
Worried About Your Child’s Gaming Habit? Here’s How You Can Manage It!

Worried About Your Child’s Gaming Habit? Here’s How You Can Manage It!

Dr. Happy

Does your child spend too much time playing video games?  If you’ve answered yes, don’t worry you’re not alone. According to Mental Health Expert and Psychologist Dr. Happy, “95% of parents admitted to being worried about the risks associated with online gaming and the amount of time their children spend playing”. In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy, shares his top tips on how to ensure your children develop appropriate and important skills around self-control, decision making and effective communication.

Confronting Your Teenagers About Their Smoking

Confronting Your Teenagers About Their Smoking

Tammy George

Teenagers will experiment. It’s in their inquisitive nature and part of growing up. But no parent wants to see their child’s experimentation turn into a life-long addiction. Thankfully the rate of smoking teens has steadily declined over the past 20 years but there are still too many taking up the habit. If your teen is one of them, that’s one too many in your eyes. But what can you do about it?

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