Wanting to connect better with your toddler? Discover how to enhance playtime with parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for toddlers.

Parenting can be a lonely struggle. So where is the village? You're not meant to parent alone. Let's find and build your village together.

Challenging behaviours can leave parents drained and confused. Understanding the reasons behind them helps families respond with empathy, guidance, and support.

Disagreements on discipline can confuse kids and strain family bonds. Shared values, respect, and consistent rules help parents build unity and trust.

Every parent loses their cool, but what happens after makes the difference. Apologies show kids that mistakes don’t end relationships, they strengthen them. Modelling accountability and empathy helps children learn emotional regulation and trust, proving that repair matters more than perfection in parenting.

In honour of International Literacy Day this year, we're going to dive into how reading together builds resilience, and how emotional literacy via storytime not only teaches children about empathy, but also lays a solid foundation for your child's overall growth. 

After weeks of late bedtimes, endless popsicles, and spontaneous days at the park, fall starts to sneak up on us. For kids (and parents), that shift from summer freedom to school structure can feel unwanted and, sometimes, unmanageable. Although it is something that can be very difficult, especially for our more stubborn kids, there are things we can do to make the process run smoother.

We want to introduce parents and their families to a few new faces at Bright Star Counselling. Meet Olivia and Taylore! They are two...

Maybe you’ve heard your child throwing out questions the night before school such as "What if I mess up?" or "What if tomorrow isn’t...