Speech pathologists from Kids First Children’s Services in Sydney’s northern beaches explain why some kids lisp and what parents can do to help. What is a lisp? A lisp is a speech sound error that usually presents when a child (or adult!) has difficulty...
Many parents worry about whether their high schooler will ever learn to write an essay. Essay writing is a complex task that involves many high order skills that some 12-16 year olds just don’t seem to have. But before you and your teen give up completely, experienced...
Is your child preparing for the HSC? This advice from Diane Phillips, Tanya Lawlis, and Vicki De Prazer from the University of Canberra could help. Understanding and managing what contributes to good performance is essential to reduce stress levels for exams....
Worried about your toddler’s late talking? Speech pathologists in Sydney’s northern beaches share expert advice. We’ve all heard it a hundred times, “Don’t compare your child’s development to any other child, they are all different!” Or maybe, “Don’t...
The popularity of TV shows like Love Child has raised the profile of adoption and fostering, which according to latest research, touches an estimated 1 in 15 Australians.¹ Sydney psychologist, Linda Gilford, specialises in supporting families through the process of...
