I Spy EI - Emotional Intelligence

Why it's so important children are both seen and heard Children must feel that they can speak and just as importantly, they need someone who will listen to them.

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Just Being a Kid or ADHD? - I Spy EI By Natalie Martinez It’s not uncommon to see children in public places sitting perfectly still. Usually, their full attention is firmly on an iPad or another device. It's also common to see children talking loudly or yelling and running around when they're device free. When it comes to ADHD (Atten...

"By perpetuating the 'breast is best' narrative we are causing mothers undue harm." In some cases, breast isn’t always best.

“Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home!” - I Spy EI By Natalie Martinez “Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home!”. It wasn’t that long ago that this line was uttered in households all over Australia. As our culture and parenting practices change over time, it’s easy to criticize the decisions of our foremothers and forefathers. Does this discip...

It’s Book Week Again – How Your Childhood Story Affects Your Child’s Story - I Spy EI Mindful Parenting and Staying In Control Between book week parade, Christmas concerts, Easter hat parade, birthday parties, sporting events and numerous other demands, it can sometimes take super-hero skills to remain a calm and organised parent. When you add to that; work, daily household duties, h...