Many parents reach a point where they know something is not quite right but are unsure what to do next. Perhaps your child’s teacher has raised concerns about attention, learning or social development. Maybe everyday routines feel harder than they should, or you...
Does navigating your child’s school feel overwhelming? You’re not alone. Here’s exactly who to talk to and how to make every conversation count. Every Term 2, a familiar conversation happens in our Northern Beaches community. Parents open their...
Signs of anxiety in children are often easy to miss because anxiety does not always look like fear. Many parents expect an anxious child to seem obviously worried, clingy or upset. Sometimes that is true. But just as often, anxiety shows up in ways that are much...
Anxiety in children can make everyday life feel far more threatening than it looks from the outside. In his book, About Your Child’s Mental Health, developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey uses the image of a leopard in the jungle to explain what anxiety can feel...
Do you have a child who just loves to move and won’t sit still? Well, the truth is your son or daughter is probably not making a conscious decision to move – it is likely that they just can’t sit still. Occupational Therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches...
For most children, having a photo taken with Santa is all part of Christmas holiday fun. However, some young children find this outing to be a frightening experience. Here, Kids First’s child psychologists explain why it’s not uncommon for young children...
