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...
If the following scenario sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. Your four-year daughter has taken a favourite toy from her three-year old sister. The little one begins to cry. That seems to “egg on” the older one, who calls her sister a cry-baby. The younger...
As the wonders of technology continue to impact every aspect of our lives, it’s no wonder that the art of making friends eludes some children. But with a little help, and some guidance from parents and teachers, many kids can overcome friendship hurdles. Below, Kids...
The popularity of TV shows like Love Child has raised the profile of adoption and fostering, which according to latest research, touches an estimated 1 in 15 Australians.¹ Sydney psychologist, Linda Gilford, specialises in supporting families through the process of...
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...
