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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…
7 ways to cope with change
Rolling with the inevitable changes of life! Change brings uncertainty and invites the unknown. Not many of us like uncertainty. In fact, humans are hardwired to dislike it. It’s unsettling. So what can you do to adjust to change in…
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…
5 positive psychology strategies that you can implement today to improve your overall wellbeing:
Positive Psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology which moves away from more traditional models of pathology (mental illness) and moves toward the promotion of personal growth and wellbeing (mental health). It’s important to note upfront that the Positive…
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…
How to Overcome Stage Fright
It can actually be easy to nail that optimal performance and overcome stage fright. Easy? Yes way. Firstly, anxiety is not always detrimental to performance. You may already know this though. Except for that time that you were standing side…
My child has started school and cries at school drop off. What can I do to help them feel less anxious in the morning?
Most young children will experience some level of anxiety related to school at some stage, particularly when commencing their first year of school or at the beginning of each new school year. They might worry about making friends, fitting…
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