Emotion Naming Games for Children

Children who have a firm understanding of their emotional experiences are more able to regulate and express their feelings in healthy ways have more positive relationships, are better prepared for learning and also have higher self-esteem. When a child struggles… Continue Reading >

Minority Stress in Same Sex Families

Shane Warren   As we approach the end of another year, we often find ourselves reflecting back on the year past, the good the stuff, the tough stuff and the ‘I’m out of here’ stuff…  Therapeutically this is powerful stuff… Continue Reading >

Teaming Up to Support Your Fussy Eater? A family Dilemma

Angela said “I am ready to take a leap of faith and trust the Division of Responsibility (DoR), but my husband disagrees. When he incentivises our extreme fussy eater to eat, he is reassured that important foods are eaten. He… 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 >

Are You NDIS Ready?

  If you’re the parent of a child with a disability or diagnosis, the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) may play a big role in your life. Whether you are already in the scheme, preparing to transition or you’ve only… Continue Reading >

8 Simple Ways to Increase Your Families Mental Health

From the Team at Suicide Prevention Pathways   Ahead of Queensland Mental Health Week (9-17 October) and the Walk For Awareness presented by Tessa Group, we worked with the team at Suicide Prevention Pathways to share their learnings and insights… 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 >

Merlin teams up with Kidsafe Australia to promote garage and driveway safety to families

In Australia, one child every week is struck by a moving car in their own driveway. Now is the time to make the garage and driveway safer for families. To help prevent avoidable injuries around the driveway and garage, leading… Continue Reading >

How Can You Impact a Child’s Day in A Positive Way?

Media kindly brought to you by Spencil   As parents, we all have hectic schedules and a lot on our minds, but it’s crucial to take some time out to show love and support to children. Affection in childhood has… Continue Reading >

How to help teach children empathy and strengthen their emotional Intelligence

As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. We want them to be emotionally intelligent and hope to instil in them a sense of empathy and compassion so that they can grow up to be caring, considerate adults…. Continue Reading >