Sarah DunstoneMay 142 minThe Benefits of Play“To think things through, children need to play things through” – Jean Piaget When engaging in play, children are able to explore and...
Sarah DunstoneApr 201 minFamily Time Means Connection TimeIt’s that time of the year again when the Easter Bunny is about to visit. The weather is perfect and this makes for the ideal time for...
Sarah DunstoneApr 62 minA Child's Relationship with their ParentsWhile parental and family support may start to look very different as a child grows into a pre-teen and teen, the need for family and...
Sarah DunstoneMar 231 minCreating a Parenting PlanLet’s talk about co-parenting and parenting plans. Creating a parenting plan is a useful way to formalise the details of your new...
Sarah DunstoneMar 162 minPractising Parental Self-CareIf there is one thing that parents can all agree on, is that raising children is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs that a person...
Curtis CavanaghMar 92 minManaging Emotions Following a Natural DisasterAs a community we have all experienced the significant weather event over the past weekend, and for some this has become a natural...
Curtis CavanaghMar 22 minParental Self-CareIf there is one thing that parents can all agree on, is that raising children is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs that a person...
Curtis CavanaghFeb 232 minPromoting Organisation For Children with ADHDIt’s probably every parents new (school) year’s resolution to get organized, but particularly the parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD....
Grace McMurtrieFeb 22 minCommencing the School YearAs we know, face to face learning is set to resume from Monday 7th February, after what has been a mammoth Christmas holiday period....
Curtis CavanaghJan 192 minUnderstanding ADHD in ChildrenIt is often a question that swirls through a parents mind, is my child just being a child or do they have ADHD. ADHD stands for attention...
Curtis CavanaghDec 8, 20212 minCoping With the End of Another YearThe end of the year can be a tricky time for our little people. Often they are faced with the excitement of Christmas and being on...
Curtis CavanaghNov 17, 20212 minAnxiety in Young PeopleLast week we spoke about chronic low mood in kids, and where this comes from. This week I’d like to look more closely at anxiety and how...
Grace McMurtrieNov 10, 20212 minChronic Low Mood in ChildrenThere is no doubt that our kids can go through some tough times. Whether it is a family separation; friendship issues; or bombing out on...
Curtis CavanaghOct 27, 20212 minA Child's Life Following an Educational AssessmentPreviously I have written about the process of assessments for our children, and how we can navigate the concept of “labelling” them. ...
Curtis CavanaghOct 20, 20213 minAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present in many different ways. Typically when we think of ADHD, we think back to...
Curtis CavanaghOct 13, 20212 minHesitancy to "Label" Your Child with a Diagnosis?Will my child be treated differently with a formal diagnosis? Hear what one of our psychologists has to say. Last week we talked all...
Grace McMurtrieOct 6, 20213 minAssessing Children for Learning and Developmental DifficultiesWhat does it mean to have my child "assessed"? The road to securing a diagnosis for our children can be a long, frustrating one. Often...
Curtis CavanaghSep 29, 20212 min"Attachment Parenting"There would scarcely be a new parent these days who hasn’t heard of the term “attachment parenting”. For those that aren’t in the know,...
Curtis CavanaghSep 22, 20212 minWhen do I Bring my Child in for Therapy?There are many reasons why parents bring their children in to see us here at childpsych. A common reason is anxiety, or in our littlies,...
Curtis CavanaghSep 15, 20212 minWhy Toddlers BiteHearing that our child is "the biter" usually rates pretty high on most parents' lists of things they don't want to hear. Upon hearing...