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...
Imagine having a brain that’s a bit like a supercharged sports car. It’s powerful, speedy, and sometimes, it takes a bit of extra skill to steer through the day-to-day traffic. That’s a bit like what it’s like for someone...
Playground bullies have been placed on notice – kids as young as five are learning to stand up for themselves and their friends. Children’s therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches explain how to deal with bullying. One every four Australian school students is affected...
