Every now and then we read/hear news of attempted child abductions. It’s important of course to keep a sense of perspective about these. There are many, many thousands of Australian children waiting at bus stops, at after school pick up points and walking short...
Biting nails, picking noses, chewing clothes, licking lips, sucking pony tails…there are many little “habits” that children have which drive us crazy. Usually these actions feel good for the child – they like the feeling, or it provides them...
Like almost all Australians, I spent the Christmas/New Year period watching fire apps, bushfire news and feeling devastated for the families who have been impacted. I know that many of our members – particularly those who live in the Gippsland regions, KI,...
Many years ago I was mid session with a bright and engaging 5 year old when he looked me in the eyes and tearfully said the following: “I’m so ugly. That’s why no-one wants to play with me”. As an early career psychologist working with children at...
In Australia, around 10% of children have a physical, cognitive or mental disability or disorder. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with a whole range of these children and adolescents, for example those who’ve been diagnosed with: a speech or language...
