Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
We have had the privilege of working with some amazing adolescents over the years, and as a team, we have noticed how creative, connected and educated many of our youth are. More adolescents are walking through our doors armed with ideas on where they want to head in life, with strong ideals of managing a […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
Last week Dr Kimberley O’Brien spoke to a local magazine about how to help children enjoy sport. We recorded this and would like to share it with you as a podcast and transcript below. Quirky Kid runs our popular performance psychology program, Power Up! [00:00:00-00:00:16] Doctor Kimberley O’Brien introduces the challenge of getting children to enjoy sports. […]
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Dr Kimberley O’Brien has prepared a Podcast as part of an interview to a local Magazine on how to help children manage friendships during 2017. Enjoy the podcast and read the transcript below. Quirky Kid runs our popular Social and Emotional Program The Best of Friends. [00:00:00-00:00:17] Doctor Kimberley O’Brien introduces friendship challenges as children […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
Understanding the peer relationships of academically gifted students continues to be a concern of both researchers and practitioners in the field of gifted education. On one hand, the literature suggests that in most situations, being intellectually gifted is generally an asset socially and emotionally (Robinson, 2008) and gifted students tend to be well-received by peers […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
Bullying in schools has become a nationwide concern, with many anti-bullying practices being implemented in every state. Social and emotional learning (SEL) can provide an effective foundation for reducing bullying in schools. Practicing SEL skills will create a school environment that fosters positive interactions. Here are four characteristics of SEL, that aim to curb bullying in schools: […]
Posted on by Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff)
When it comes to improving performance. building self-esteem, good sportsmanship, and camaraderie, one of the most important aspects of sports psychology is positive self-talk. Research suggests that positive self-talk is associated with better performance. In fact, the Australian Sports Commission has carried out research that demonstrates the detrimental impact negative self-talk has on performance and […]