The spring forward clock change can throw your child’s sleep routine off kilter. Child sleep expert Leanne Wilkinson describes ways … Read More
Connect for Parents workshops – challenging behaviours in children (CCVAB)
Feeling alone as a parent when it comes to navigating your child’s violent, agressive, and challenging behaviour? Join us for … Read More
My Child Is Not Fine at School: Adoptive Parents Online Workshop with Dr. Naomi Fisher
Are you an adoptive parent or kinship / carer / foster parent whose child is struggling with school? Facilitated by … Read More
Families, Creativity and Resilience – Interview with our Incidental Artist, Marley Starskey Butler
Marley Starskey Butler is joining Beacon Family Services as an Incidental Artist. Their practice as a Social Worker has spanned … Read More
Building Wellbeing and Self-esteem in Kids: The Power of a Thoughtful Compliment
Every year, March 12th is World Compliment Day. Our therapists give advice on how to give kids authentic compliments to … Read More
International Women’s Day Q&A with Beacon Family Services Founder Charlotte Jenkins
International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8th March. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Accelerate Action. … Read More
Family games for connection: Complimenting kids with the I LIKE game
Give your child thoughtful compliments with the I LIKE game This family activity involves giving your child compliments. It’s based … Read More
Exploring acts of kindness for kids and parents
Aesop said that “no act of kindness, however small, is wasted”. When we reach out with an act of kindness, … Read More
Getting a pet dog? Advice for foster families and adoptive families
For adoptive families, the decision to add a furry member to the household is a significant one. Pets can bring … Read More
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 – Resources and activities for parents
The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 is “Know yourself, grow yourself” – and this is such a huge … Read More