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  Encopresis (or faecal soiling) is one of the most frustrating difficulties of middle childhood, affecting approximately 1.5% of young school children (von Gontard, 2013). It is a debilitating condition to deal with as a parent, as it usually occurs at a stage when children are past the age of toilet training. Encopresis is a […]

  Imagine a child who keeps a perfectly neat desk in class, a super tidy room at home, spends afternoons ensuring their homework is meticulous and correct and who expects the very best of themselves at all times. What could possibly be awry here you ask? Well, at the Quirky Kid Clinic, we know how […]

Challenges with sleep, whether it be difficulties with settling, night-time wakefulness, or fears and worries about sleeping independently, are some of the most common reasons children are referred to the Quirky Kid Clinic. Many families relate to feeling exhausted, frustrated and confused when they have a child or children who have difficulties with their sleep. […]

ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a disorder presenting in children who have difficulties controlling both their emotions and behaviour. ODD is characterised by challenging behaviour, particularly towards adults and those in authority. Children with this diagnosis may: Be easily annoyed, become angry quickly or seem irritable  Have frequent temper tantrums Argue with adults (particularly […]

  Here are some questions for you: How many times do you have to ask your fourteen year old to get started on their homework? How many funky old sandwiches have you retrieved from the bottom of your ten year olds’ school bag? Has your preschooler ever been ready to leave when you are? Organising […]

The word ‘homework’ for many teenagers and their parents evokes feelings of dread, frustration and sheer agony. While most teens and parents understand the reasons for being given homework, namely to help develop sound study habits, to foster learning outside the school environment, consolidate the learning undertaken in class and foster independence and responsibility, homework […]