Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
Feeling sad is normal but how can you know if your child’s sadness is indicative of a disorder? The following article discusses what childhood depression is, how it is diagnosed, and what to look out for if you have concerns for your child. What is Childhood Depression? Just as in adulthood, children experience a full […]
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Welcome to episode 003 of the Impressive Podcast. In this episode, Kimberley talks with Lan Mu and her son, Zach Mu who has won awards for public speaking. How Lan Mu created such a humble and down to earth, yet high achieving young boy in Zach. Lan will also be sharing the details about the […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
At Quirky Kid, we are committed to developing engaging and creative therapeutic resources and evidence-based programs (see Basecamp, The Best of Friends and Power Up) for use in clinics and classrooms around the world. One of our most popular resources is the Quirky Kid Pack, which contains 11 resources for a range of applications. Each […]
Posted on by Dr. Kimberley O'Brien
Welcome to the second episode of Impressive. This episode is all about travel and adventure. Kimberley talks with Michael Peachy, the CEO of Seasoned Family Traveller. Listen to how Michael Peachy moved out of the CEO lifestyle into travelling and spending more time with their kids. You can enjoy: How to adjust to travel and […]
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Here is the inaugural Impressive Podcast with Dr Kimberley O’Brien. In this on-air consultation, Kimberley discusses Rigid thinking, Sensitivity to change, Issues with emotional regulation, Meltdowns and toddler development. Enjoy: Here are the recommended resources to support a 3-year-olds exhibiting including social stories and visual timetables to introduce more structure. For parents: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-highly-sensitive-child-helping-our-children-thrive-when-the-world-overwhelms-them-elaine-n-aron/prod9780007163939.html For toddlers: […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
In a society that is increasingly more technologically focussed, a common question asked at the Quirky Kid Clinic centres on “does my child spend too much time playing video games?” The following article will discuss what Gaming Disorders are, how one is diagnosed with a Gaming Disorder, and what to do if your child is […]