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As children grow their outward expression of frustration becomes more controlled because their brain has matured. They become more and more capable of having their tears and thoughts on the inside and using their words to express how they feel… Continue Reading >

Going to any medical environment can be a daunting experience for children but there are ways to help alleviate their fears. As a Child and Family Mental Health Clinician (Play Therapist) with the RFDS one of the ways I’ve done… Continue Reading >

At times I think we forget this FACT in our goals to protect and help kids.  As a specialist child interviewer, I was very aware that the time and process prior to the child’s interview was equally, if not more… Continue Reading >

Bringing a newborn home is a joyous occasion but comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most common pain points for new parents, including you, is sleep—or the lack thereof. It’s important to remember that you’re not… Continue Reading >

According to Beyond Blue, 1 in 7 Australians experience anxiety at any given time. Pair that with the fact that it is not uncommon for people to feel a bit lower in winter, with many Aussies reportedly being affected by seasonal affective disorder (or SAD disorder)… Continue Reading >

For people of all ages, learning to manage big feelings is essential. Emotional regulation is our ability to manage big feelings. For children, learning to regulate emotions and manage their feelings is a crucial developmental milestone that lays the foundation… Continue Reading >

Never has digital technology been more widely used and integrated into education than today. The Educator Online’s report on educational technology (ed-tech) highlights how Australian schools have facilitated the continuity of teaching and learning despite disruptions in the past two years, mainly… Continue Reading >

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au  Follow Bayside Dietetics on Facebook   Pop quiz from what you know already: What can you do to help your child be happier and healthier, that also has a benefit on helping them… Continue Reading >

One thing I often hear as a teacher is the difficulty of getting reluctant writers to write. Unfortunately, despite all the advances in technology, writing is still a very important skill to learn, however, for our children, writing isn’t as… Continue Reading >

Australian research indicates that 1 in 10 women will experience depression during pregnancy and that 1 in 6 women will experience postnatal depression in the first after the birth of their baby. Signs of antenatal or postnatal depression can include… Continue Reading >