Supporting young children when a grandparent has dementia
Tips and considerations when supporting a child whose grandparent has dementia.
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Joanne Rogan
- Jan 30
- 3 min
First Day of Kindergarten
The link between a parent's childhood experiences of school and those of their child.
Joanne Rogan
- Jan 11
- 3 min
The link between counselling and home renovating
A metaphor for inquisitive and hard-working parents ready to work on themselves to support their child.
Joanne Rogan
- Dec 19, 2022
- 4 min
Tips to help your young child limit meltdowns on Christmas Day
Some things to consider in the lead up to Christmas with young children.
Joanne Rogan
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Making Memory Baubles with Children who are Grieving at Christmas
A crafty activity to support children who are grieving a loved one at Christmas.
Joanne Rogan
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
Tips for supporting a child nervous about school camp
Common things children worry about when facing their first school camp and tips for parents and teachers to support them to participate.
Joanne Rogan
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
6 Fun Family Games to Build Connection
Strengthening family connection and children's social skills with fun games.
Joanne Rogan
- Aug 20, 2022
- 4 min
Supporting children when a parent is terminal
Some ideas to support young children when their parent is dying.
Joanne Rogan
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Joanne Rogan
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
Wet Weather Holiday Activities
Printable sheet of wet weather activities.
Joanne Rogan
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
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.
Joanne Rogan
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
What does executive functioning mean?
What are executive functioning skills? What is working memory? What is slow processing speed? How can I help?
Joanne Rogan
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
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...
Joanne Rogan
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Surviving Christmas when it doesn't feel merry
Ideas for when grieving at Christmas.
Joanne Rogan
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Joanne Rogan
- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Joanne Rogan
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
Nurture with Nature
There is increasing scientific evidence pointing to the benefits of nature on mood, health and creativity. Nature is full of amazing...
Joanne Rogan
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
10 Ideas for people who need to move to calm down
Often when people think of calm-down activities they think of things that involve quiet and stillness. This is exactly what many people...
Joanne Rogan
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Joanne Rogan
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
Talking to a child when a loved one dies
As all adults know, with life, comes death. We know this, but it is still complicated to grasp, to put words to the tangle of feelings...
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