Tag Archives: child mental health

💛 Separation changes a family, but it doesn’t have to change how deeply a child feels loved.

When a relationship ends, parents are often navigating heartbreak, uncertainty, financial pressures and countless life-changing decisions. But for children, the biggest questions are much simpler: *”Am I still safe? Am I still loved?”*

This heartfelt article explores how keeping children at the centre of every decision can help protect their emotional wellbeing during one of life’s biggest transitions. From maintaining familiar routines and recognising the many faces of grief to shielding children from adult conflict, these compassionate, practical insights can make a lasting difference.

Because while families may look different after separation, children still need the same things they’ve always needed—to feel safe, secure, heard and deeply loved.

Whether you’re navigating separation yourself or supporting someone who is, this is an important read.

❤️ Every child deserves to know: *”This isn’t your fault, and you are loved beyond measure.”*

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Back to school shouldn’t feel like a daily battle 😔🎒
Tears at the gate, tummy aches, and morning meltdowns can turn what should be an exciting time into one filled with worry—not excitement 😢

If your child is anxious, distressed, or refusing school, you’re not failing—and you’re not alone 💛
When school feels too hard, it’s not “won’t”—it’s can’t.

Understanding school anxiety can change everything.
Discover supportive, evidence-informed strategies to help anxious children return to school, reduce the risk of school refusal, and rebuild safety, confidence, and trust—one small step at a time 🌱

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As parents all across Australia prepare for their children for new challenges in 2025, Royal Flying Doctor Service Child, Adolescent and Family Clinical Lead, Lesley Harvey has some advice for when the change causes anxiety or concern. A new year… Continue Reading >