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Selective Mutism: Beyond Normal Shyness
Esther Lee, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW
9 October 2018
Selective Mutism is a condition where children experience intense anxiety communicating with others. Often parents don’t notice anything until their child...
What Parents Need to Know About ADHD Assessment
Dr Frank Chen, Paediatrician, Baulkham Hills NSW 2 October 2018 Are you a parent who has concerns that your child might have attentional difficulties? Perhaps your child's...
How to Reverse Ageing
Brodie Earl, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW
25 September 2018
When you type “ageing” into Google, the first things to come up are links to “anti-ageing treatments”, “reducing thinning, sagging, wrinkling...
Checking the Facts on Compulsive Checking: OCD
Sophie Lynn-Evans, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW
28 August 2018
I want you to think back to this morning and ask yourself “did I lock my door?” Perhaps you used a...
It’s Not Just Worry and We Don’t Grow Out of It: Anxiety in Youth
Khalida Nasir, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW
14 August 2018
Have you ever felt like you “should” be able to do that thing, but it’s just too hard? Have you...
4 Tips to Manage Anxiety about Eating Socially
Grace Russell, Dietitian, Baulkham Hills NSW 31 July 2018
It is easy to see that food is a large part of our social structure, we meet friends for coffee,...
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SELF-CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
"Because self-care has become synonymous with luxury, parents often feel it's completely unattainable, but this is the time when you need it most: when you're time-starved, energy poor and stressed out of your mind."
We would love to hear how you fit self-care into your schedule! #SelfCareSunday
metro.co.uk/2018/08/03/13-ways-to-practise-self-care-when-youre-a-busy-parent-7776940/
SELECTIVE MUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
When in the presence of a child who suffers from selective mutism it can be hard to know how to interact with them in a helpful way.
Here are six tips to assist you during these interactions to help the child feel as comfortable as possible.
strivingtospeak.com/2018/06/11/how-should-i-interact-with-a-child-who-has-selective-mutism-tips-a...
ADHD AWARENESS MONTH - MYTH BUSTING
"We've heard 'em all:
'ADHD isn't real.'
'That kid just needs a good spanking.'
'People with ADHD are just lazy.'
These myths about ADHD have been around as long as the condition itself, and the negative effect they have is very real - and very damaging.
Learn the truth and arm yourself with facts to refute the next misinformed comment you hear about 'bad parenting'".
www.additudemag.com/adhd-myths-and-facts-learn-the-truth-about-attention-deficit/
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