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Curtis Cavanagh
Feb 23, 20222 min read
Promoting Organisation For Children with ADHD
It’s probably every parents new (school) year’s resolution to get organized, but particularly the parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD....
Grace McMurtrie
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Commencing the School Year
As we know, face to face learning is set to resume from Monday 7th February, after what has been a mammoth Christmas holiday period....
Curtis Cavanagh
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Understanding ADHD in Children
It is often a question that swirls through a parents mind, is my child just being a child or do they have ADHD. ADHD stands for attention...
Curtis Cavanagh
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Coping With the End of Another Year
The end of the year can be a tricky time for our little people. Often they are faced with the excitement of Christmas and being on...
Curtis Cavanagh
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Anxiety in Young People
Last week we spoke about chronic low mood in kids, and where this comes from. This week I’d like to look more closely at anxiety and how...
Grace McMurtrie
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Chronic Low Mood in Children
There is no doubt that our kids can go through some tough times. Whether it is a family separation; friendship issues; or bombing out on...
Curtis Cavanagh
Oct 27, 20212 min read
A Child's Life Following an Educational Assessment
Previously I have written about the process of assessments for our children, and how we can navigate the concept of “labelling” them. ...
Curtis Cavanagh
Oct 20, 20213 min read
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present in many different ways. Typically when we think of ADHD, we think back to...
Curtis Cavanagh
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Hesitancy to "Label" Your Child with a Diagnosis?
Will my child be treated differently with a formal diagnosis? Hear what one of our psychologists has to say. Last week we talked all...
Grace McMurtrie
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Assessing Children for Learning and Developmental Difficulties
What does it mean to have my child "assessed"? The road to securing a diagnosis for our children can be a long, frustrating one. Often...
Curtis Cavanagh
Sep 29, 20212 min read
"Attachment Parenting"
There would scarcely be a new parent these days who hasn’t heard of the term “attachment parenting”. For those that aren’t in the know,...
Curtis Cavanagh
Sep 22, 20212 min read
When do I Bring my Child in for Therapy?
There are many reasons why parents bring their children in to see us here at childpsych. A common reason is anxiety, or in our littlies,...
Curtis Cavanagh
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Why Toddlers Bite
Hearing that our child is "the biter" usually rates pretty high on most parents' lists of things they don't want to hear. Upon hearing...
Curtis Cavanagh
Sep 8, 20212 min read
What is it like to be a Psychologist?
Todays blog focusses on what it is like to be a psychologist. A field where you listen and support those who need it from an objective,...
Grace McMurtrie
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Making the decision to seek Psychological support - whether for yourself or your child - can be a daunting task. Let us help to reduce...
Grace McMurtrie
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Achieving Outcomes Through Play
Ever struggled to understand your childs emotions or reasons for their bad behaviour? Sometimes we need to do more than just talk. That's...
Grace McMurtrie
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Early Childhood Development
Want to truly understand the importance of a Childs first 5 years? As we know, the first five years of a child's life are vital in terms...
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