School

Recharge Nibbles for Teachers

5 minute self-care ideas for teachers and education staff.

Supporting children when a parent is terminal

Some ideas to support young children when their parent is dying.

What might be causing a child to avoid or dislike school?

There are many reasons why a child might be anxious about school or even refusing to go.

The Magic of Playing with Your Child

The benefits and value of play and why it is not always comfortable for parents to do with their children.

What does executive functioning mean?

What are executive functioning skills? What is working memory? What is slow processing speed? How can I help?

Tips for Testing Children for COVID

Who would have though back in 2020 that in 2022 we would still be dealing with the COVID pandemic with such intensity. Anyone else want...

My child doesn't want to go back to school after lockdown

Many children and adults in Greater Sydney are very excited about returning to school soon. By the time children return, it will have...

Supporting School Staff returning to School after Lockdown

I want to start by saying 'thank you' to all school staff. I've witnessed first hand how schools have pulled together and redesigned and...

When will it be over?

Giving children HOPE during a pandemic Over the past school term, fully in lockdown, I've had many children and adults ask me this...

Does your child grunt when you ask how their day was?

After a day of having to stay focused, learn new things, negotiate the playground social scene, it is very common when parents ask "How...

Things I Can Control When in Lockdown

There are huge amount of things outside of our control at the moment and for many people, this feels very unsettling. There is a saying...