Riding the Emotional Waves of a Chronic Condition

By Simone Albert   Wading through the waves of emotions that can crash over anyone receiving a new diagnosis of a chronic condition is nothing short of confronting and overwhelming. Adding to this the element of a life-threatening diagnosis such… Continue Reading >

The Importance of Promoting Healthy Family Dynamics to Kids

“Mummy, why does Matthew* (name changed) in my class have darker skin than his brother?” This was how my morning started with my two primary school aged children on the way to school recently. A little different to the usual chit… Continue Reading >

How to spend Christmas from a blended family’s perspective

Christmas is a time of wonder and joy for children. It is about creating wonderful memories together as a family no matter how that looks. However, there is a bit of conscious effort required from your side to make this… Continue Reading >

Simple Ways to Build Resilience in Teens

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 >

Handling “Those Looks” When You Have Fussy Kids at Christmas Gatherings

As a parent with a fussy eater, you have no doubt been served up your fair share of common-wisdom-but-oh-so-wrong advice when it comes to managing your child’s fussy eating behaviour. And as I have written about here for Kiddipedia previously,… Continue Reading >

How to better handle negative thoughts this Festive Season

There are parts of our mental experience that we can control, for example, we can think on purpose; like when planning a holiday, or needing to problem solve a situation, or when making an important decision. And there are parts… Continue Reading >

10 Myths About Birth Trauma

1 in 4 women describe their birth experience as traumatic, however there are many misconceptions about birth trauma that contribute to preventing mothers and fathers from getting the support they need for recovery.  Here we explore 10 common myths about… Continue Reading >

Fed up of your child lying? Here’s how to make it stop

By Dina Cooper   At a workshop a mum asked me how do I stop my daughter from lying to me – she’s 5 years old and lies all the time. Has your child lied to you? I’ve experienced lying… Continue Reading >

Sociological and psychological reasons why children lie and how to support them not to lie.

One of the forefront reasons children tell lies is saving self or what in psychology we know as self-preservation. The fear of disappointing those in whom eyes they want to be seen as good. Socially, imagine letting down those that… Continue Reading >

Tips for reducing allergy anxiety in children

Having an allergy (food or bee!) can be anxiety-provoking, and experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction may instil debilitating fear if left unchecked.  For some children, this may lead to avoidance of food, new experiences, and sometimes social situations. Whilst it… Continue Reading >