Fight, flight or freeze?
Understanding how we respond when a situation feels threatening.
The Mental Fixer
Dr Martine Prunty on parenting, family life and emotional wellbeing.
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Adjusting to a new sibling
Helping your child find their place as the family grows.
How to help kids when they are angry
Making sense of big feelings in little people.
Building resilience in children
Helping children develop the skills to navigate difficult moments.
Children & parental separation
Supporting children through a change in family life.
Coping with a special needs diagnosis
Finding your way through a child’s diagnosis and what comes next.
Helping children when a loved one dies
Supporting children through grief, with care and understanding.
How to nurture preschool social skills
Dealing with kids when they lie
Understanding why children lie and how parents can respond.
Comparing Kids
Why is my child not rolling yet? Sitting up? Crawling? Talking? Is there something wrong?
Behaviour Management of Young Children
Challenging behaviour is common in young children as they begin to develop self-control and learn the rules of social interaction.
HOW TO MANAGE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN TODDLERS
Essentially, young children lack the communication skills necessary to accurately express their frustrations in order to be understood
Emotional Issues and Toileting
One common source of frustration and anxiety amongst parents is toilet training
The perils of exercise infidelity
A personal reflection on exercise, loyalty and changing routines.
Taming the toddler worries – a crash course in managing anxiety
Think about any situation that you may feel anxious about – needles? planes? heights? spiders? closed spaces?
GO TO BED NOW!
Go To Bed! It is one of the most common power struggles parents have with their children, whether they’re five or fifteen.
Separation & Anxiety
It’s that time of the year again, a time for transition, progression or change of some kind.
TOP TEN RULES FOR PARENTING
These 10 rules are a good way for mums and dads to stay focused and on the same page as each other in shaping child behaviour.
Coping with Hopelessness
Finding ways to cope when the future feels uncertain.
Burnt Out Parents
Recognising parental burnout and making room for your own needs.
I have officially become a COVID-19 Statistic
I have officially become a COVID-19 statistic. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I have joined the predictable ranks of Sydney mothers
Why is pretend play important?
This play is referred to as pretend play and it involves acting out stories with opportunities to manipulate multiple perspectives
Managing Stress at Christmas
Christmas isn’t always a time of joy, fun, presents and big full bellies. For some it can bring about stress
COVID-19 Burnout
Understanding the exhaustion of prolonged lockdown and how to cope.
SCREEN TIME: HOW MUCH IS OK FOR PRESCHOOLERS?
We are all aware that screens have become a part of everyday life so it is important to understand their impact on your children