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Tips for talking to children about frightening world events
We are facing yet more distressing news about devastating floods, events of violence overseas, ongoing pandemic news, and climate change in the media ...
Why resilience is the name of the game heading into the 2022 school year.
How can parents and teachers build resilience in themselves and children?
Creating a ‘have a go’ culture in your school
If the flip side of anxiety is resilience, how can school teachers and staff foster resilience in students? It could be as simple as creating a ‘have ...
Addictive Design vs Addicted Child
Here are the facts about the most popular social media platforms and online games your child will soon be or is currently using.
Say ‘No’ to Instagram for your children.
Screen-based media use is a hot topic when it comes to parenting. Over the past decade, I have been advised by my fellow mental health professionals, ...
Surviving lockdown - helping your child talk about anxiety and returning to school
Lockdowns in Melbourne, Sydney and some regional areas are coming to an end - representing a return to school for many thousands of children. Returnin...
Five tips for parents to consider when purchasing a child’s first smartphone.
By Michael Hawton, MAPS & Jill Sweatman NIIRA
Taming fears – a parent’s guide to helping kids overcome anxious feelings.
Watching a child react to a specific and persistent fear can be distressing for parents. Sometimes, a parent feels so distressed by their child’s res...
Three reasons why the significant adults in a child’s life won’t intervene in a child’s anxiety.
There is research to show that where significant adults in a child’s life can learn how to respond to a child’s anxiety, this type of intervention can...