Resources about “Teachers”
‘Labelling a child’ is the term used to describe the process where a psychologist or psychiatrist »
Continue ReadingMany parents, educators, and mental health professionals are concerned about the amount of time children are spending watching TV or “plugged in” to video games, computers and online activities.
According »
Continue ReadingWe are proud to introduce our newest innovation – The Quirky Kid Tickets! Parents have been asking for and we are proud »
Continue ReadingGifted and talented students are those with exceptional abilities and qualities in areas such as academics, culture, leadership, arts, creativity, and sport. Gifted and talented students are found in every »
Continue ReadingExams are a time when students of all ages feel more stressed than usual. Stress can also be positive thing as it aids motivation and concentration. However too much stress »
Continue ReadingAs some pre-schoolers may not yet be fully cognisant of their identity being separate to that of their parents, it is quite normal that times of separation, like the ‘drop-off’, »
Continue ReadingRecently, Kimberley O’Brien discussed ‘ transition to school’ and the pressures children and teenagers face at school particularly as they head into Year 6, 7 and 12 with MTR 1377 »
Continue ReadingRecent discussions on education is pointing to the need for re-thinking the way children receive education. Here at the Quirky Kid Clinic we have long advocated on a child-focused approach »
Continue ReadingFighting between siblings, or sibling rivalry, is a common concern among parents. A certain amount of arguing between children in families is normal, and is one of the ways that »
Continue ReadingSocial skills is a common concern among parents. Often children can have difficulties in making and keeping friends. They may be left out of games at lunch, not get invited »
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