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Media wrap-up

Leonardo Rocker — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:52:10 +0000

Below is our Media Wrap-up for the months of October to December 2011.

Kimberley O’Brien and the Quirky Kid Contribute with the following publications to explore topics of interest of parents and their families.

Practical Parenting: How to answer those tricky toddler questions. This useful article by Lauren Monaghan ask Kimberley all questions about Santa from Babies on Q & A Format.
John Blackman from 3AW discussed the question: ‘ Should children be given cash for Christmas?
ABC’s Organic Garden Magazine discussed with us the importance of outdoor play.
The Sunday Telegraph run a story about the Quirky Kid Tickets and asked parents about how they find this tool.
Practical Parenting: reporter Astha Gupta discussed with Kimberley the very important topic of ‘Coping after a Baby’
Girl Friend Magazine: Reporter Rebecca Wish discussed supporting friendships.
Good Health Magazine: Reporter Melanie Hearse discussed the topic of adult children returning to the family home and explored questions, planing.
Seven News: Reporter Imogen Ball discussed children discipline with Kimberley based on a new research that as recently published.
Woman’s Health Magazine: Deputy Editor Georgia Rickard discussed the use of visualization and its effectiveness as a goal setting.

You can contact us on 02 9362 – 9297 to schedule an interview or contact us.

Media Wrap-up – September Below is our Media Wrap-up for the month of September....
Facts about Tweens @ Sydney Child Kimberley discussed the topic of Tweens with the reporter from...
Cotton Wool Kids @ Practical Parenting Magazine Kimberley discussed overprotective parents with reporters at Practical Parenting Magazine....

Education and Developmental Conference 2011

Leonardo Rocker — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:07:21 +0000

It was a pleasure to participate during the 2011 Educational and Developmental conference in Melbourne last month.

Kimberley O’Brien - who also presented during the conference – and our team have enjoyed the current research findings from colleagues around Australia.

A great incentive for us in attending to the conference was Professor Nancy Mather’s workshop. Professor Nancy is a special education expert from the University of Arizona specializing in learning disabilities diagnosis and intervention.

More about our participation

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist , presented on her PhD research topic on Social Inclusion, Self Esteem and Belonging For Students in Transition From Primary to Secondary School, that Kimberley is completing under the direction of Prof Helen Watt from Monash University.

About the conference

The Conference —Theory to Practice: Positive Development and Wellbeing, Educational and Developmental Psychology Conference 2011— is being hosted by the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists to promote a broad spectrum of research in the sector from psycho-social wellbeing through to learning, literacy and numeracy. The College is committed to evidence-based practice and to promoting the best research and latest developments in the field.

What this means for our clients?

The Quirky Kid Clinic is committed to professional development to deliver current and evidence-informed intervention to all our clients.

Over the last years, we have focused on the topic of Learning Disabilities and assessments and are now better equipped to identify and support children and families experiencing learning difficulties and disabilities.

SPELD Conference 2009 Jacqui Olsson attended the 2009 SPELD Conference on Wednesday, 7th...
AARE Conference I enjoyed my drive down to Canberra for the AARE...
Dolls with Disabilities @ The Australian Kimberley discussed the topic of dolls with disabilities with The...

Positive Parent–Child Relationships

Leonardo Rocker — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:07:17 +0000

We are proud to announce the publication of Kimberley O’Brien and Jane Mosco’s book chapter on Positive Parent-Child Relationships by Springer press. The book, Positive Relationships, was compiled by Dr. Sue Roffey.

Kimberley is our Principal Child Psychologist.

This highly accessible book takes a positive psychology approach to explore why healthy relationships are important for resilience, mental health and peaceful communities, how people learn relationships and what helps in developing the positive.

The abstract is as follow:

Practitioners working in child and family psychology typically hear about the challenges of problematic parent–child relationships. A positive psychology approach, however, identifies what is effective in fostering family resilience and facilitating optimal parent–child relationships (Suldo SM, Parent-Child Relationships. In Gilman R, Huebner ES, and Furlong MJ (eds) Handbook of positive psychology in schools. Routledge, New York, 2009).

Drawing on this perspective, this chapter summarises the literature, exploring different parenting styles and effective parenting strategies. We also outline changes in the parent–child relationship from birth through infancy, childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. We also consider the impact of alternative carers and cultural diversity with reference to mutually rewarding parent–child connections and increased child well-being.

The publication of this title coincides with launch of the Quirky Kid Tickets – a Tool to tame Behaviour – a resource that aims to improve parent-child relationship

Parent-Child Relationships @ Triple J Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed Parent-Child Relationships with...
Raised on Praise @ The Hills Grammar As part of a transition to Kindergarten program, parents of...
Facts about Tweens @ Sydney Child Kimberley discussed the topic of Tweens with the reporter from...

Exam Tips @ The Morning Show

Leonardo Rocker — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:12:38 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed how to exam-proof your child with ‘The morning Show’ presenter and guests. You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting by visiting our resources page or discussing it on our forum.

You can view the segment below or at The Morning Show website. Please note that an advertisement will show prior to the segment.

If you have a story and would like to discuss it with us, please contact us to schedule a time. Kimberley O’Brien enjoys sharing the best of her therapeutic moments with the media. View our media appearances to-date.

Motherhood Debate @ The Morming Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, was part of the...
Growing Up Too Fast @ The Morning Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the dangers of...
Sex Education in Schools @ Today Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed sex education with...

Media Wrap-up – September

Leonardo Rocker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:10:03 +0000

Below is our Media Wrap-up for the month of September.

Kimberley O’Brien and the Quirky Kid Contribute with the following publications to explore topics of interest of parent and their families.

Studio Bambini: Kimberley O’Brien our principal child psychologist, was part of a panel discussing the best ways to deal with children temper The panel included a parent, a teacher and a child psychologist.
Madison Magazine: Kimberley participated on the Motherhood debate. You can find more about on our website.
Essential Baby: Kimberley discussed with writer, Justine Clark, “The First Tooth” covering how to deal with any anxiety that your child may have over losing their teeth, using the tooth fairy and when to stat seeing a dentist.
New FM 105.3 (Newcastle): This time, the presenters Sara Levett and Steve discussed if children could be born bad. You can listen to this segment online. Also, a week later we discussed our new book, How to be a Friend. This was a great interview worth having a listen.
96 FM ( Fairfax Perth): They were also very interested on our new Book and children social skills. The interview was also very informative and you can listen online.
ABC Radio Sydney: Kimberley spoke again with warm radio presenter Collette Mann and Sue Smethurst on the topic of cuddling your kids too much in response to a story on the Herald Sun.
The Sunday Telegraph: We discussed the popular topic of over scheduling kids.

Media wrap-up Below is our Media Wrap-up for the months of October...
Affect of Media on Children @ Gulf News Kimberley discussed the negative influence that the media is having...
Children and the Media In today’s society children are becoming more connected to the...

Motherhood Debate @ The Morming Show

Leonardo Rocker — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:53:04 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, was part of the Motherhood debate today with ‘The morning Show’ presenter and guests. You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting by visiting our resources page or discussing it on our forum.

You can view the segment below or at The Morning Show website

Exam Tips @ The Morning Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed how to exam-proof...
Growing Up Too Fast @ The Morning Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the dangers of...
Sex Education in Schools @ Today Show Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed sex education with...

Holiday and Kids @ ABC Sydney

Leonardo Rocker — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:53:21 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the how to keep kids and adolescents entertained during school holidays with ABC Radio Presenter, Michael Peschardt today. You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting by visiting our resources page or discussing it on our forum.

Adolescent Behaviour and Holidays by Leonardo Rocker

Facts about Tweens @ Sydney Child Kimberley discussed the topic of Tweens with the reporter from...
Sydney Morning Herald: More about Kimberley Kimberley was interviewed by the reporter from the Sydney Morning...
Raising Happy Kids @ ABC Radio Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the best ways...

Self-esteem – TV Week

Leonardo Rocker — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00:09 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the consequences of public negative feedback with TV week reporter Lucy Walker . You can view interview review the TV Week website

You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting and young people by visiting our resources page, – or discussing it on our forum. You can also provide your own opinion on our Facebook page or Twitter at @quirky_kid

If you have a story and would like to discuss it with us, please contact us to schedule a time.

Kimberley O’Brien enjoys sharing the best of her therapeutic moments with the media. View our media appearances to-date.

Children and Fame @ SMH Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed Children and Fame’...
Emo Culture @ Who Maganize Kimberley discussed emo culture with Who Magazine ast week. You...
Back to School @ Daily Telegraph Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed starting the new...

Young Children and Iphone @ 7 News

Leonardo Rocker — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:17:00 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the use of technology in by very young children with with 7 News reporters . You can view interview review by visiting the Channel 7 website or by watching below:

If you have a story and would like to discuss it with us, please contact us to schedule a time.

Kimberley O’Brien enjoys sharing the best of her therapeutic moments with the media. View our media appearances to-date.

Affect of Media on Children @ Gulf News Kimberley discussed the negative influence that the media is having...
Video Games and Children @ 10 News Kimberley discussed the Impact of Video Games have on children...
Lay Gaga @ Ten News Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed Lady Gaga and...

Lay Gaga @ Ten News

Leonardo Rocker — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:04:08 +0000

Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed Lady Gaga and Media influence with Channel 10 Presenter Ron Wilson. You can visit the Channel 10 You Tube or watch it below

You can find useful, practical and informative advice about parenting and young people by visiting our resources page, – or discussing it on our forum.

If you have a story and would like to discuss it with us, please contact us to schedule a time.

Kimberley O’Brien enjoys sharing the best of her therapeutic moments with the media. View our media appearances to-date.

Video Games and Children @ 10 News Kimberley discussed the Impact of Video Games have on children...
Politically Incorrect Parenting @ News.com.au Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed the new Channel...
Children and Natural Disaster @ Ten News Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed Children and Natural...