Parenting is an expedition filled with love, joy, and, inevitably, challenges. Among these, managing children's emotional meltdowns can often feel like navigating through a tumultuous sea! Yet, as …
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
It's normal for kids and teens to occasionally defy their parents or guardians. They tend to push back (metaphorically) to test how strong our boundaries are and see if our connection is secure. But …
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Review: The Essential Coping Skills Workbook for Teens by Isabella Finn
I was no stranger to the therapy room as a teenager. As someone who lived with chronic anxiety that would leave me house bound, when my then-therapist taught me how to rewire my brain using CBT …
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4 tips to help students with back-to-school anxiety
The Summer holidays are over in Australia, and students are headed back to school. A lot of excitement and anticipation comes with a return to school - and not just for the care givers! Some students …
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How to calm your child (and yourself) during a meltdown
You are in the middle of a play ground, and your child is having a fully-fledged meltdown. There are angry tears, screaming, and no matter what you do, your child won't stop. What do you do? You …
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How to support your child through severe disappointment (like missing Taylor Swift tickets)
“Your turn to purchase tickets is coming soon.” Ten minutes in to the Taylor Swift presale, and I found that phrase hopeful. I knew thousands of people around the country were trying to access …