Motivation, or the lack thereof, can be a (seemingly) insurmountable barrier to your child's success. Every parent wants their child to succeed. Whethe ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Thursday of last week was national "R U OK?" day — a day when we are inspired to meaningfully connect with the people around us who may be struggl ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
There's little question as to how and why teachers are such important and influential figures in our children's lives. Not only are they imparting ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
If you saw our blog post about how to raise motivated children, you will be familiar with the concept of the ‘Fixed’ versus ‘Growth’ mindset. In a nutshell, ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
We tend to think of school as the main source of our children’s education. However, for many children, formal classroom time only takes up around 20 per cen ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Reading is vital for developing literacy, a good vocabulary and a vivid imagination. But with increasingly interactive electronic books that enable independ ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Our staff psychologist Dani Kaufman was recently quoted in an article on news.com.au, titled ‘Raising well-adjusted kids’. The article suggests that there i ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
There is an epidemic of disengagement in Australian classrooms. And our students' education is suffering as a result. Research from the Grattan Institu ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
New Year's Resolutions tend not to last very long... But maybe that's because you're not doing them right. This year, why not resolve to put ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
The holidays are a time for rest, relaxation, family time and celebrations. But learning doesn’t have to stop when the school gates close… You can help fost ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au