by Evan Dwan | May 28, 2021 | News |
A baby is like raw material for a self. Each baby has a unique set of genes that allow for many possibilities. The body is programmed to develop in certain ways, but these are not automatic or pre-determined. Many of the baby’s systems are ready to go but many more...
by Evan Dwan | May 28, 2021 | News |
Is stress good or bad for the developing foetus? According to Sue Gerhardt, It depends on the type of stress. Chronic and intense stress may be damaging. Babies exposed to their mother’s cortisol are found to be born more irritable and prone to crying. Moderate levels...
by Evan Dwan | May 21, 2021 | News |
What do we need in order to grow and develop in healthy ways? Darcia Narvaez compares raising a child to building a house. A caregiver who is not responsive to the needs of the child is like having a crap craftsman who lays down faulty foundations in your house. This...
by Evan Dwan | Mar 26, 2020 | News |
“When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.” ― Herman Wouk The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates our bodily functions like heart rate, breathing, digestion and stress. The ANS takes in signals from the body and the environment and responds...
by Evan Dwan | Feb 17, 2017 | News |
Why is it that some people are energised and flourish in the midst of stressful situations while others are depleted and fall ill as a result of these experiences? Research conducted by Suzanne Kobasa and her colleagues found no evidence of a connection between...
