The environment in which you raise your children will be the foundation of their lives. While no family is perfect, the values you have, models you set and strategies you use at home will be key factors in setting your children up for happy, healthy and resilient...
Today’s children, whether we like it or not, are digital natives. Right now, and in the years to come, your children will be learning, interacting, and communicating in an online world. As adults, we know that digital technology offers lots of positives to kids,...
For some gifted kids, their brains are as busy as their bodies! If you have suspect that your child may be gifted, it can be hard to sift your way through all of the schooling options that are available and to make informed choices that will meet your child’s...
It can be tough knowing how to respond when we’re being teased or bullied. Sometimes what we say can make it worse! This article by Kids First’s psychologists may help you and your child understand what bullying is, and know how to respond to bullies in a way that...
Need to help your child overcome behaviour problems, but not sure where to start? If your children are defiant, throw tantrums or display aggression at home, preschool and school, this list of recommended books, compiled by psychologists and teachers in Sydney’...
Does your little person seem to struggle with physical sensations like seams and tags? Do they feel and express big feelings? Maybe they ask you lots of questions about what is coming up that day? Combined with anxiety, the anxious highly sensitive child may find...
