Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
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 to recent studies, young children under the age of 2 spend an average of 2 hours per day watching TV or other screen media (like […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
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 recommended by Kimberley O’Brien, Child Psychologist. Tickets are a complete reward system encouraging you and your child to work together to manage behaviour. You start […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
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 to allow yourself and your child plenty of time to prepare. Below are some tips to assist you. Things to consider when choosing a school […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
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 can make a young person feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy and consequently produce a negative impact on study results. Exam anxiety is a natural […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
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. Most children require some “warm up” time to familiarise themselves with new people, environments and experiences, after which they relax and behave as they usually would. […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist, discussed smacking and corporal punishment with radio hosts Sarah and Steve St John from New FM in Newcastle. Quirky Kid is strongly advocates against corporal punishment of children, including smacking. The story this segment was based can be viewed on News Website. You can listen below: Corporal Punishment and […]