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Joanne Rogan
Feb 7, 20244 min read
Supporting a child in your class when they return to school after their parent or sibling has died
Do you work in a school? would you like some tips on how to support a bereaved child? If yes, read on...
Joanne Rogan
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Differences & Similarities Between Counsellors and Psychologists
Clarification of the similarities and differences between clinically registered counsellors and psychologists.
Joanne Rogan
Jan 30, 20233 min read
First Day of Kindergarten
The link between a parent's childhood experiences of school and those of their child.
Joanne Rogan
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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 8, 20221 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
6 Fun Family Games to Build Connection
Strengthening family connection and children's social skills with fun games.
Joanne Rogan
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Recharge Nibbles for Teachers
5 minute self-care ideas for teachers and education staff.
Joanne Rogan
Aug 20, 20224 min read
Supporting children when a parent is terminal
Some ideas to support young children when their parent is dying.
Joanne Rogan
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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, 20221 min read
Wet Weather Holiday Activities
Printable sheet of wet weather activities.
Joanne Rogan
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Create your own portable 'Sensory Feel-Good Memories' list
When times are dark, or there are a string of things not go as hoped, it can be easy to only see and focus on these things. It doesn't...
Joanne Rogan
Oct 1, 20211 min read
3 minutes of nature for when you cannot get outside
This beautiful location is Mermaid's Cave, in the Megalong Valley, not too far from Blackheath, Blue Mountains, NSW. It is an absolutely...
Joanne Rogan
Sep 26, 20213 min read
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...
Joanne Rogan
Sep 20, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
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
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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...
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