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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Quirky Kid Clinic is proud to be one of the contributor to the news contributor to the School A to Z  produced by the NSW Department of »

Recently, 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 »

Naturally, parents want to help their children and to see them succeed, but where do you draw the line with regards to their homework?

Parents often assist children by sitting »

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed helping children with their homework, with Herald Sun reporter, Meg Mason. You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting by »

Recent 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 »

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the use of Facebook and study time with report Pippa Gardner from Channel 7 . You can find  useful, practical and informative advice »