Worries and fears are a normal part of child development. It’s typical for children to be a little anxious and fearful, especially when they face new experiences, people, or situations. Most children learn to cope with their fears and worries, but for some...
It can be difficult to help your child to develop the social skills and resilience they need to cope with playground politics. As an adult, understanding how these skills develop in children may be helpful start as you parent your child. Equally, resources that you...
It can be very difficult to watch your child experience the day to day struggles of life. Just like adults, children often feel anxiety as they navigate life’s ups and downs. While it may not be possible to completely remove the stressors from your...
According to a recent national survey of the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents, half of all the mental health conditions we experience at some point in our lives will have started by age 14. This brief summary, which includes a link to...
A visual schedule is a great way to support your child’s behaviour and social development. This step by step guide from children’s speech therapists at Kids First in Sydney’s northern beaches will show you how to make a visual schedule for your...
