Recognise a tantrum from a meltdown before you intervene
Need to know: Helping your child through a meltdown The terms tantrums and meltdowns are used interchangeably by many parents. This single view of behaviour […]
Why is my child lashing out at school?
Need to know: Emotion dysregulation at school Getting a phone call from your child’s school informing you that your child has hurt someone or has […]
ADHD – how it affects your child and treatment options
Need to know: ADHD and how does it affects your child ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition categorised by impairments to the brain’s executive system. It […]
What to take to your first paediatrician appointment
Need to know: How you can best prepare yourself for an appointment You’ve probably spent a few months anxiously waiting for a paediatrician appointment and […]
Teaching executive functioning skills
Need to know: Teaching executive function skills to children Executive function refers to a group of skills performed by the brain, which include working memory, […]
Getting out the door on time and without tears
Need to know: Getting kids ready for school in the morning The struggle to get kids ready in the morning is common in many households, […]
Using language to improve problem solving & executive functioning
Need to know – Declarative language supports low-demand parenting The way we use language is very powerful. It can motivate, and reinforce thoughts/actions/behaviours, be demanding […]
Anxiety Part 3 – toolkit for managing anxiety
A toolbox for managing anxiety in children with tips and strategies for mindfulness techniques. Therapy doesn’t have to start and finish at the psychologist’s office; […]
Anxiety Part 2 – Supporting a child with anxiety
Need to know: How to support a child with anxiety Parents are hardwired to protect their kids from dangers and to attend to them when […]
Anxiety Part 1 – Are my child’s worries anxiety?
Need to know: Anxiety or just common worries Most parents have had nights when their kid is adamant that they are afraid of the dark and […]