Category Children
The Parent-Stress Cycle
It’s no secret, we all know parents who are stressed out! Stressed out parents often say they have a harder time managing their parenting role, and question whether they are doing a good enough job of raising their children. Parent-stress…
Getting on better terms with your inner voice
We’ve all got that inner voice that like it or not, gives us feedback on much of what we do or say. It is just like having a personal coach or mentor. It can be an encouraging voice “good work”,…
Could perfectionism be harming your joy of dance?
In the world of dance, striving for perfection may be a cultural norm. Dancers get praised for the illusion of ‘perfection’ they create on the stage, teachers seek to cultivate it with displays of technical precision, and the focus of…
10 tips for talking to kids so they talk back
I have two grown up boys. Very different characters but I have strong memories of the frustration I felt in getting either to open up to me in the way that I had expected. I’m a good mum (so I…
Welcoming our new full time psychologist
As the Director of Attuned Psychology, I am excited to welcome the latest new member of our team. Successful therapy is not all about having knowledge and skills and knowing the right techniques. So much of the change is facilitated…
Not a perfect parent? Imperfect parenting with imperfect children
Are you worried you are not the perfect parent? I have a confession to make up front……I have a professional crush on Dr Brene Brown. In my defence it appears I am not alone as her TED talk in 2010…
Online safety; How to keep my child safe
One of the most common questions about online safety I get asked by parents is: How do I keep my child safe online? With technological advances rapidly evolving and social media access more readily available at younger ages, it’s vital…
Attention Deficits: Improving your Attention Naturally and Sustainably
Today’s world demands so much mental strength and concentration. In the modern world demands for attention are intense and unrelenting. Your child must keep up and complete school work. If they miss something that can mean they struggle to understand…
Why are children often so maddeningly impulsive?
They so often act without thinking, become obsessed with interests and hobbies and just as quickly drop them. They have the ability to make crazy plans without considering the implications and so often need the adults around them to save…
You can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends
Would you agree that it can feel really good to like and be liked by other people? Being part of a group of friends can also bring a sense of belonging as well as be a lot of fun. While…
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