The secret to raising motivated kids
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
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
What are "self-sabotaging behaviours"? How do they harm children's performance at school? And what can be done to help them? Learn more in this blog post.| 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
According to a study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, early action is vital to help prevent students with learning difficulties from falling ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Anxiety is the most common challenge faced by children and adults alike. And, if left unchecked, it can lead to debilitating problems that prevent children ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Excessive stress and anxiety causes a lot of pain for kids and parents alike and can lead to a wide range of issues… From worrying thoughts to sleep problems… Avoiding school, sports or other activities… Difficulty concentrating and learning… ..and sometimes even physical symptoms like fatigue, lightheadedness, upset stomachs or vomiting… And what’s more, if ... Read more| Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services
On a beautiful late summer morning, two young boys started their first day of primary school. They were very much alike, these two boys. Both came from caring and nurturing families, both were bright and engaging and both—as young children tend to be—were eager and excited to start school. Recently, these two boys, now young ... Read more| Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services
Our psychologists have provided counselling for thousands of children, teenagers and parents in the last several years. Here are 20 things parents should know before booking any counselling sessions for a child or teenager: 1. WHEN should parents consider counselling for a child or teenager? Counselling may be helpful if there are any social or ... Read more| Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services
Recent studies show that Australian parents spend less time helping their kids with homework than the global average. But is this necessarily a bad thing? The average Australian parents are dedicating 4.4 hours a week to homework help… Which is a figure that shouldn’t be scoffed at. But it does pale in comparison to the ... Read more| Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services
In Part 1 of this post, we offered parents 8 simple, practical and effective tips for supporting your child's mental health this year (and into the fut ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Our child psychologists have helped 1,735* children, teenagers and parents with anxiety, learning difficulties, study skills, parenting strategies and more.| 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
Ever feel like your teenager has little or no compassion for others? Do they find it hard to see things from another person's point of view? Do you str ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
In Part 1 of this post, we looked at the ways that schools in Finland operate that make them some of the best in the world. Some of these reasons include sh ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
Finland: a small Nordic country with a population of just over 5.5 million. And home to the world's leading schooling system. Around the world, Finland ...| melbournechildpsychology.com.au
At the end of last year, thousands of year 12 graduates received their final grades. And while the emotional responses around the country likely ranged from ...| 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
