Tag Archives: strategies

Are you a parent who’s been hearing about NAPLAN and feeling a mix of curiosity, concern, and confusion? You’re not alone. As a seasoned psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working closely with families and their unique challenges, I’m… Continue Reading >

Anger is an emotion that we all can relate to. It is perfectly normal to get angry and upset, everyone has been angry at some stage. However, it is not good for your anger to become out of control, especially… Continue Reading >

Having a child with a hearing aid can bring unique challenges, especially when it comes to their emotional well-being. It’s essential for parents to address their child’s anxiety and insecurity surrounding their hearing aid to ensure their overall development and… Continue Reading >

Believe it or not, there is an explanation for our thought patterns and ways to manage them.  We are going to answer three questions that will help us to understand thoughts and how to control them. What causes negative thoughts… Continue Reading >

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 >

Media kindly brought to you by Jellystone Designs   Picture this: your toddler is attending a friend’s birthday party, and as the afternoon winds up, you tell them to say their goodbyes, because “it’s time to go”. These four simple… Continue Reading >

It can be hard to manage the needs of a child with a disability or diagnosis. Regardless of your situation, the condition(s) you’re managing and the support available to you, being a special needs parent is one tough gig. As… Continue Reading >

Jaimie Bloch, Australian Clinical Psychologist When approaching wellbeing, it is important to focus on the mind, body and soul all together. Here are my top tips to help you approach each of these this spring: Routine is your best friend:… Continue Reading >

by Dr Tom Brunzell, Director of Education,  Berry Street Victoria   All parents have come to know the feeling well—the nervous stomach and in-take of breath each morning when checking the news. One day it’s relief that no news is… Continue Reading >

Whether you have chosen to homeschool or have had this lifestyle thrust upon you there are strategies that will help you along the way. As a parent who has homeschooled since day 1 (and ran a family daycare before that)… Continue Reading >