When events become viral it important to address this with your child. This can be viewed as a learning opportunity, and an age appropriate discussion is muc...

No one want to be ploughing through a text book about how to help your child. If you want to understand the best approach to supporting your anxious child th...

A week ago, the WHO (World Health Organisation) stated that video-game play is important during quarantine. Remember these are experts who once warned parent...

How I feel about sending my child back to school: Some of us are jumping with joy at this announcement, for others we are experiencing guilt and apprehension...

The most important thing in many teenagers’ lives is being with their friends. Feeling connected socially is critical to their happiness. There may very well...

Many children, and adults are struggling with the loss of connection with friends. Some children are able to express their feelings easily but others but rea...

Does your child struggle with learning already? Some suggestions to support them when Home Schooling I’m hearing parents express concern that their child is ...

These 5 Sanity Saving Statements will help you cope with your children learning at home I offer you this advice as not only as an educational psychologist bu...

1. Model a calm approach: Children look to you for guidance, you are their anchor. If you are stressed and anxious they will pick up on this, they will watch...

Due to the coverage of the Coronavirus situation, some children, and adults, have become increasingly anxious. This a is a new phenomenon and as such this at...

Tips for Parents Keep this year in perspective If your child is your first to commence Year 12 you may feel that you have a difficult year attend. This does ...

Tips for Parents Listen when your child shares their feelings about Year 7 Don’t dismiss their feelings or worries. Acknowledge that is very normal to have t...

New experiences or change can fill us with trepidation and apprehension. We can manage these feelings to ensure that we are not overwhelmed. The same goes fo...

Managing Bedtimes can be a nightmare…for you and your children. Managing Bedtimes can be a nightmare…for you and your children. Ask the beginning of the scho...

It’s hard not to be moved by the continuing bushfire crisis. As adults whether directly or indirectly impacted this tragedy takes an emotional toll . As the ...

Our screens and conversations have been focused on the tragedy that is unfolding across the nation. We cannot ignore the current Bushfire crisis but we need ...

Most of the time the world is safe place, but scary things can happen Watching and hearing about the Bushfires can make you feel sad and scared for yourself ...

Depending on the age of your child it is likely that young children will be impacted by images and video of these events and this will stick in their mind. F...

Studies show disasters don't once the crisis point ceases. Research tells us that these traumatic events can have longer lasting impact on both children and ...

Many of my clients are overwhelmed when it comes to managing the expectations of their child during the Christmas and Holiday season. On ABC News Breakfast y...