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When life feels heavy, it’s easy to get caught in survival mode — doing what has to be done while quietly running on empty. During these times, paying attention to your energy isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. Why Energy Awareness Matters Our energy is a reflection of how we’re coping — emotionally, physically, and mentally. When stress builds up or life throws challenges our way, our nervous system works overtime to keep us safe. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, irritab

Many parents and carers quietly admit they feel uncomfortable playing with their children. It might look effortless for others, but for you, it can feel awkward, uncertain, or even exhausting. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In Episode 119 of Pop Culture Parenting – “How to Play Reflection,” Nick and Billy unpack this very topic with warmth and honesty. They explore why play can be challenging, how our own experiences shape the way we engage with our kids, and how

There’s a quiet ache that families carry when school just can’t be the consistent, regulating space a child needs. And for some...

Have you ever noticed how certain moments can throw you off completely—like someone’s tone of voice or a change in your routine—while...

There are moments in a child’s life — and in the lives of the adults who care for them — when everything feels fractured. A sudden loss....

As a working parent, you’re already balancing a lot—school drop-offs, therapy appointments, work commitments, grocery runs, and the...

It's Okay Not to Get It Right All the Time. There is power in repairing ruptures in relationships. As parents and carers, we often...

Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles, and at times, it can feel...

Grief isn't only about death—it’s the emotional response to any meaningful loss or abrupt change that alters the life we once knew. Grief...

When people ask me why I started Clarence Valley Counselling, I often smile — because the truth is, it wasn’t about “starting a...