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...
Navigating the emotional minefield of playground politics is challenging for kids of all ages. Here, Kids First founder and teacher Sonja Walker, shares some practical ways to encourage your child to have healthy friendships and avoid the complicated world of...
Many people instantly assume that mental health issues such as depression are strictly adult problems. No parent likes to consider the possibility that their child or teenager is suffering from depression. Unfortunately, Australian research shows that approximately...
Are you stuck for ideas about what to give the grandmother who has everything this Mothers’ Day? What not make a Memory Jar for her with your children? This simple, but thoughtful gift could be something she’ll treasure for a long time. Help your children...
Supporting an anxious child at home is a labour of love, but one that yields immense rewards. If your child is sensitive, you may feel that their worries are taking over his or her life. You may be concerned that their fears are preventing them from doing the kinds of...
