Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
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Parents, you can’t pour from an empty cup! 💛 Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s how you show up as your best for your kids. Discover simple ways to prioritise your well-being, reflect on your values, and model self-care so your children can learn to care for themselves too. 🌟👶🧠
💡 Did you know teaching your child about emotions can boost their confidence, resilience, and wellbeing? Understanding feelings isn’t always easy—but it’s a skill we can help our kids learn. 🧠❤️
From noticing and naming emotions to healthy regulation strategies, this guide gives practical tips to raise emotionally intelligent children. Because every child deserves to feel understood and supported. 🌟
Read more to discover how you can help your child navigate emotions with confidence! 👇
By Stefa Jarema As the year winds down and the festive gatherings crank up, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year just gone – and your hopes for the next one. Making the most of each day… Continue Reading >
In my practice, I work with people of all ages who are experiencing and trying to navigate difficult times in their lives. I am continually reminded of the importance of relationships and support networks during these times of need. The… Continue Reading >
Are you a parent concerned about lack of access to mental health services for your child? Australia’s peak psychology body is calling on parents and communities around the country to lobby their Federal MPs to help improve access to mental health… Continue Reading >
October is Mental Health Month in NSW and Wayahead, the Mental Health Association of NSW, has partnered with the NSW Department of Education to create downloadable resources for schools. Wayahead’s schools pack will be available to over 3000 schools in… Continue Reading >
by Dr Julie Hollitt Being curious about the behaviour of children is to be curious about what they need and about what it is that they are ready to learn. The behaviour of children can be far more enlightening… Continue Reading >
We’ve all been there – rushing to work, battling traffic, scoffing a breakfast bar because we haven’t had time to eat a proper meal……we finally get to childcare, only for our little one to… Just. Stop. They grab our legs… Continue Reading >
by Elizabeth Ryan Continuing on from the first part of this article, which detailed positive and secure styles of attachment, the following are three forms of insecure attachment. Anxious-preoccupied Toddlers with anxious-preoccupied attachment tend to become upset when their… Continue Reading >
by Elizabeth Ryan Attachment is possibly the most important issue for a baby’s healthy development. It starts with the emotional bond or relationship between the main caregiver (referred to below as “mother”) and baby. Being baby’s first relationship experience,… Continue Reading >
Dr Julie Hollitt Adults struggle with emotions and emotional regulation. Some parents might say that they struggle more with emotions since their child was on the way – and then born – than when they had no children. As… Continue Reading >
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