3 fundamental ideas to boost kids’ happiness through gratitude
More than just a nice feeling, gratitude is integral to happiness. If we can inspire and cultivate it in our kids, we’re doing so much ...
Read More Perfectionism in kids can be unhealthy – here’s how to respond
A few years ago I was lying on the floor with our son watching him draw. He was about 6 at the time. He was ...
Read More Thoughts are not facts
I want to start by putting your mind at ease. If your child or teenager is having thoughts that are frightening and upsetting, or what ...
Read More It’s time we stopped waiting for signs of mental illness in our kids
In 2015 the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing Report revealed that one in seven Australian children between the ages of ...
Read More 6 Positive Ways To Respond To Your Anxious Child
When our kids feel anxious they come to us for help. Help to stop the worrying thoughts spinning around their head, help to get rid ...
Read More Every upset is an opportunity to build resilience – how do you respond?
Do you know the noise it makes when you scrape metal on metal? I can't stand it. It makes my skin crawl. Ugggh. I have ...
Read More 6 ways to support your prep when the excitement wears off
I remember at the end of week two of prep for our son when he asked me when school finishes. Misunderstanding, I explained that for ...
Read More It’s vital our babies see lots of smiles, even if we’re depressed
My anxiety was palpable when I was admitted to the mother baby unit (MBU) with our daughter 6 years ago for anxiety and much needed ...
Read More How to help your kids untangle from anxiety
I've had anxiety as long as I remember. As a kid I worried about everything. My well-meaning parents always told me not to worry which ...
Read More Teaching kids about money is good for their mental health
Pocket money – time for change? Australian’s worry a lot about money. Angst over personal finances has been the number one cause of stress in ...
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