Category Children
Help, my amygdala has just been hijacked! The solution? Mindful parenting.
Remember that time when you were issuing the very last snuggle to your child before tucking them into bed? Your thoughts suggest a level of desperation and wishful thinking hoping that tonight will be the night that your precious little…
Building blocks: How Minecraft may actually be helping your child learn
I’ve had this conversation (or similar) with many parents who bring their child to me for an assessment to investigate why they might be having difficulties with their learning. It usually goes something like this: “What is she into? What…
My child has difficulty going to sleep at night… What can I do to help?
Children need sleep. And parents need their children to sleep. Without sleep, children do not function or develop as well as they could. Generally, children who do not get enough sleep tend to be more defiant, irritable and hyperactive. They…
Don’t be a distant Dad…disconnect the electronic devices and re-connect!
As a father, you have a really big impact on your child’s/children’s development. However it’s easy to lose sight of this or even find the time when you’re juggling work commitments, time for your partner, let alone time for yourself.…
Does the amount of sleep I get impact on my mental health? 7 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!
Have you ever had a late night and woken up feeling a little sleep deprived, grumpy, impulsive, sad or out of sorts and lethargic? Many of us have been there and this is a perfect example of how not enough…
Why is my child behaving in this way? It’s not always what it seems.
“I’m so sorry, my daughter/son is very headstrong and likes to get what she/he wants…..she always does this (i.e. snatches/pushes/hits)”. Or how about this one? “He/she’s such a demanding child, he/she always whines when he/she wants something, especially when…
How do I know if I need to take my child to a psychologist?
Being a parent of young children is often challenging, particularly for first-time parents. There are many moments of joy and sheer delight and many “I have no idea what I’m doing!” or “Am I doing the right thing?” moments. All…
All parents need R&R
Yes all parents need to Rest & Relax; however, that’s not what this blog is about. So when I say R&R I’m actually referring to Reflect and Re-evaluate. Being a parent often triggers thoughts and memories of your own…
Is social media affecting my teen’s body image
Through social media kids, teens and young adults are exposed to a barrage of information, images and idealised versions of individuals that do not necessarily always represent reality. We as social media users in this day and age all have…
All the reasons not to are bad ones: Why is it we don’t see a psychologist?
These days we are constantly being bombarded with information about what we need to do for our health. There’s an overwhelming amount of options and advice out there – from green juices, to eliminating sugar and caffeine, to interval training…