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A research study to evaluate the efficiency of The Best of Friends program in building children’s social and emotional competencies.
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Have you ever wondered why your child over reacts to loud noises, being touched, certain tastes and smells, or bright lights? Discover more about sensory sensitivities and SPD.
Encopresis is one of the most frustrating difficulties of middle childhood. Learn how to understand and better manage the debilitating effects of the condition.
How did you sleep? Challenges with sleep are common and exhausting. Discover tips and tricks to help you and your child manage these difficulties.
Time to get organised! Explore useful advise on how to practically improve organisation skills in children and young people.
Dreading homework time? Explore ways to overcome feelings of frustration and better approach tasks to best support children develop their skills.
Some girls are feisty from the get go, from fussy babies to tantruming toddlers. Explore ways to manage pre-teen and teen Girls Behaviour.
Discover the complex nature of bullying in the primary school years and how to best manage the behaviours while also considering cultural factors.
Sexting? What is it and positive ways parents can address this increasingly recognised and concerning pastime of children.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsions which impacts daily life. Learn more about the signs and treatment options for children impacted by OCD.
Explore the challenges of precocious puberty in children, where early physical development meets emotional complexities. Learn practical ways to support and guide your child through this important developmental stage.
Eating disorders are characterised by the presence of unhealthy or extreme views of one’s weight and/or shape. Explore causes and how to manage it.
Cultural intolerance is still prevalent in current school communities. Explore practical suggestions on how to promote healthy cultural behaviours.
Join us to explore ways we can help develop gratitude in children. By learning gratitude, children learn to become sensitive to the feelings of others.
Learn more about the varying perspectives on family-school relationships. Can we work together to achieve a common goal?
School readiness refers to the point at which a child is considered ready for school or the formal education system. In this fact sheet, we explore what to consider to make an informed decision
Does our birth order have an impact on our identity formation? Through our clinical experience and recent research, we provide you with a comprehensive factsheet.
Review practical strategies to help enhance gifted children unique children abilities and emotional and social difficulties.
Discover the type and amount of parent involvement with your child’s homework that could be beneficial for your child's performance at school.
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