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We have a variety of fact sheets and resources available to help you understand and learn more about parenting strategies, children and developmental mental health. We have carefully researched and developed this information and they are available via fact sheets, video tutorial and podcasts.
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Latest Resources
Family, Society and School: Where do we want to go?
“Family, Society and School: Where do we want to go? is the theme of the May 2012 Education conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, attracting 15,000 educators from around the »
School Readiness
Following on from our fact-sheet about preparing for kindergarten, below we continue to explore the questions that most parents explore in regards to deciding if their children are actually »
What’s in a label? Should I get a diagnosis for my child?
What’s in a label? Should I get a diagnosis for my child?
‘Labelling a child’ is the term used to describe the process where a psychologist or psychiatrist assesses a »
Co-sleeping with Children
When should my child be sleeping in his own bed?
Children often sleep alongside parents or siblings as they are growing up. This practice is termed “co-sleeping”, and typically, it »
Children Screen Time
Many 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 »
Tickets – a tool to tame behaviour
We are proud to introduce our newest innovation – The Quirky Kid Tickets! Parents have been asking for and we are proud to introduce our effective behaviour management tool as »
Gifted and Talented Children
Gifted 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 »
Preparing for Kindergarten
Commencing kindergarten is a very exciting and sometimes scary time for children and parents alike. To ensure your child has an enjoyable and successful transition to school it is important »
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
Exams 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 »
Children Social Anxeity
It is normal for preschoolers and young children to hang back close to their parents when meeting and engaging with someone new and display some for of Social Anxiety.
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