Child Psychology

October 5, 2022
7 C's of Resilience to Parenting

7 C’s of Resilience to Parenting

Building resilience – the ability to adapt well to trauma, tragedy, threats, and sources of stress – helps our children manage feelings of uncertainty and stress. However, teaching our children this resilience does not mean they can’t experience distress, or difficulty. The great news is your ability to help your […]
July 5, 2022
Parenting Styles and their effects

Parenting Styles

Parenting styles and their effects differ for each child. These styles can affect how children feel about themselves. There are four main parenting styles. These include permissive, neglectful, authoritative, and authoritarian. These are used in child psychology today based off Diana Baumrind’s research and work. Each of these styles has […]
April 12, 2022
Tips for Parent Survival during school holidays

10 Tips for Parent Survival during Holidays

It’s that time of the year when school holidays sneak up on us and leave us wondering how to entertain our children all day. We want to create a calm but stimulating environment for our children. Having a break from usual routine can be fun! However, it can be stressful […]
February 6, 2022
Cartoon of children walking to school during a transition time to represent managing anxiety

Managing Anxiety in Children & Teens During Transition Times

Managing Anxiety in Children & Teens During Transition Times Life transitions—such as starting a new school term, changing routines, moving house or returning after holidays—can trigger anxiety in children and teenagers. While some may adapt quickly, others can feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and shifts in their environment. These moments of […]
February 21, 2020

CBT Treatment of Childhood Depression

Just like adults, children can experience various mental illnesses including depression. Depression can affect up to 3% of Australian children and adolescents. Childhood depression can be a reaction to many circumstances including family conflict, parenting separation, loss of a pet, bullying at school or low self-esteem. This blog outlines to […]
December 10, 2019
CBT Treatment of Childhood Anxiety

Treatment of Child Anxiety

Anxiety is a fear-based emotion that is experienced by all human beings, including children, just like every other emotion. Anxiety is an emotion that arises when we are scared of something and when we feel threathened in some way. Sometimes anxiety can be hepful in order to keep us safe, […]

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