Category Attuned Life
Emotional eating, what’s eating you? Part 1
Do you find yourself turning to food when stressed? Do you find yourself automatically scouring the pantry or fridge when bored? Do you seek comfort in food when sad? These are scenarios many of us will be familiar with and…
NAPLAN and anxiety: When the pressure is too much for your child
The countdown is on to the next NAPLAN tests in South Australian schools, due in May 12-14, 2015. Since the introduction of the NAPLAN testing in our schools, I have witnessed a growing number of parents in Adelaide expressing concerns…
Would you have survived this X Factor feedback from judge Natalia Kills?
In just a few minutes, another individual’s dream is crushed…… Over the last few years as reality TV shows featuring aspiring young artistic talent have taken hold, we have watched with bated breath as the judgments have been laid down,…
The marvellous mystery of parent and baby bonding: Demystifying postnatal depression and the myth of maternal instincts
One of the most heart-wrenching questions I’m asked by mothers at Attuned Psychology in North Adelaide is, how do I bond with my baby? For many new mums, you’ve been told your baby is your ‘precious bundle of joy’ and…
Toilet training: You don’t need to do it alone
We have all had dreaded “toilet training moments” with our children. Most of us have left shopping trolleys to make that mad dash for the toilet only to get there and it’s too late. Or we have lifted up our…
Eight ways to increase your happiness and improve your stress levels by practicing self compassion and self care
It is incredible how we are able to do so much for others these days, but do little for ourselves without negotiating whether or not we deserve it, or without feeling guilty after having done it. While writing this blog…
Top 10 Performance Tips for Adelaide Fringe Artists
Performing in any field means exposing yourself to others’ judgment. Yet TV shows such as The Voice and the X Factor – with their bank of cameras, savage judges and audience of millions reveal the particularly harsh reality of the…
5 Ways to Support Your Child Through Separation
Separation isn’t easy for anyone. It is often a very difficult time for parents; neither of you planned nor wanted this in the beginning. There’s been a drastic change in what you’d hoped, planned and envisioned. Now that it’s happened,…
The Adelaide Bush Fires – Coping with Trauma and Loss
In the wake of the recent devastating bush fires in the Adelaide Hills, having experienced past bush fires myself, as well as being partner to a Captain in the CFS and an Adelaide Hills resident, I have taken some time…
Preparing for the First Day of School – for kids and parents
Christmas has come and gone and the New Year is upon us. Soon children will be thinking about heading back to school for another year of learning and fun. For many parents and families, 2015 marks the start of a…
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