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Mar 9
2 min

Tantrum or Meltdown: What makes them different and what am I meant to do ?

Tantrums are very common in young children, and also those who struggle to manage their anger and frustration. They can be in response to...

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Deirdre Brandner

Mar 6
2 min

How To Manage Perfectionism

What is Perfectionism? Perfectionism is often mistaken for ‘being perfect’ or ‘doing something perfectly’. Many people assume that it...

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Deirdre Brandner

Jan 27
2 min

Starting school in 2021: 3 Simple Tips

There is a mix of excitement and apprehension for both parents and children when we think of the year ahead at our new school. Whether it...

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Deirdre Brandner

Jan 25
2 min

Do’s and Don’ts for back to school?

Don’t keep talking about school all the time. Overloading your child and reminding them of school will only make them stressed. Do have...

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Deirdre Brandner

Dec 22, 2020
2 min

Coping With A COVID Christmas

Christmas is looking very different this year, with the last-minute cancellation of plans and not everyone being at our table. Here are...

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5 Foods to Fuel your Brain with Pat Tyrrell, Naturopath

Deirdre Brandner

Nov 4, 2020
3 min

5 Foods to Fuel your Brain with Pat Tyrrell, Naturopath

We know that the Brain takes up 2 % of our body, but uses 20% of our energy. Without the necessary fuel for our brains, the impact of...

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Deirdre Brandner

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

Returning to School In Stage 4

Some parents leapt with joy that remote learning was coming to an end and that their child is now allowed to return to school next term....

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4 Stress Resets for Parents in COVID Stage 4

Deirdre Brandner

Aug 20, 2020
3 min

4 Stress Resets for Parents in COVID Stage 4

Our mental health is taking quite a battering at the moment. We really are experiencing the emotional equivalent to an ultra-marathon. It...

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COVID Stage 4: Survival of the Parent Child Relationship

Deirdre Brandner

Aug 13, 2020
3 min

COVID Stage 4: Survival of the Parent Child Relationship

The Power Struggle There is no doubt that Stage 4 restrictions has the opportunity to bring out the very worst in all of us. We are...

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Parents be kind to yourselves: COVID Stage 4

Deirdre Brandner

Aug 4, 2020
1 min

Parents be kind to yourselves: COVID Stage 4

We enter yet another incredibly difficult period. You are the anchors for your family but it is more important than ever that you are...

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Stage 4 restrictions with a child in year 12.

Deirdre Brandner

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

Stage 4 restrictions with a child in year 12.

To every VCE student, teacher and family my support and thoughts are with you. These are the most extraordinary times but that doesn’t...

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Deirdre Brandner

Jul 29, 2020
1 min

International Day of Friendship

As we celebrate International Friendship Day during COVID-19 we can begin to reflect on the importance of relationships and the impact...

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Deirdre Brandner

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

Why nagging doesn’t work

1) No one likes to feel controlled Being nagged feels like you’re being manipulated 2) Pressuring someone can lead to defiance When you...

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Deirdre Brandner

Jul 22, 2020
2 min

My child is scared of face masks

Many children’s experience with adults wearing masks is connected to medical procedures which can elicit fears in your child. Even the...

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Homeschooling when your child can't read.

Deirdre Brandner

Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Homeschooling when your child can't read.

Let face it there is zero possibility of independent remote learning when you’re child is only developing literacy skills. As Prep...

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Parenting as a single parent during the pandemic

Deirdre Brandner

Jul 17, 2020
3 min

Parenting as a single parent during the pandemic

Every parent out there is doing it tough, but I save my greatest praise for those that are doing this on their own. Whether you and your...

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How to manage your child's disappointment during COVID-19

Deirdre Brandner

Jul 15, 2020
2 min

How to manage your child's disappointment during COVID-19

With this second round of lockdown, there are so many lost opportunities and further disappointments for our children. From birthday...

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Don’t try and do it all: Now’s not the time for parent superheroes

Deirdre Brandner

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

Don’t try and do it all: Now’s not the time for parent superheroes

Parents, there is currently over a billion children around the world who are missing out on schooling. This is because the health and...

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Managing the COVID-19 Restriction Rollercoaster

Deirdre Brandner

Jul 7, 2020
1 min

Managing the COVID-19 Restriction Rollercoaster

As parents we cannot help but feel exasperated, despairing and anxious about the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 in Australia, and...

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School Holidays - eek, they are home again ….

Deirdre Brandner

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

School Holidays - eek, they are home again ….

So, school holidays and options for entertain may look a bit limiting. How do you survive this time when you are working from home and...

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Tantrum or Meltdown: What makes them different and what am I meant to do ?

How To Manage Perfectionism

Starting school in 2021: 3 Simple Tips

Do’s and Don’ts for back to school?

Coping With A COVID Christmas

5 Foods to Fuel your Brain with Pat Tyrrell, Naturopath

Returning to School In Stage 4

4 Stress Resets for Parents in COVID Stage 4

COVID Stage 4: Survival of the Parent Child Relationship

Parents be kind to yourselves: COVID Stage 4

Stage 4 restrictions with a child in year 12.

International Day of Friendship

Why nagging doesn’t work

My child is scared of face masks

Homeschooling when your child can't read.

Parenting as a single parent during the pandemic

How to manage your child's disappointment during COVID-19

Don’t try and do it all: Now’s not the time for parent superheroes

Managing the COVID-19 Restriction Rollercoaster

School Holidays - eek, they are home again ….

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