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MEALTIME RESPONSIBILITIES TO REDUCE STRESS AND IMPROVE FUSSY EATING
Tricia Finkbeiner, Occupational Therapist, Baulkham Hills NSW 6 November 2018 As parents, our goal is for our children to 1. eat and 2. eat what we eat. This allows us to cook one meal and not have to worry about if they are getting a healthy diet. If they eat...
5 Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
Chris Gilbert, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 30 October 2018 Parenting a child comes with its fair share of challenges, even if your child is an absolute angel and you’re a super-parent. But when a child has Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD) the...
A HSC Survival Guide
Michelle Daymond, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW 23 October 2018 Exams. Even the word can spark stress and anxiety in both students and parents. For many it is the last-minute cramming that leads to feelings of panic, for others it is unrealistic expectations that...
Easy, Satisfiying Study Snacks For HSC Students
Stefanie Valakas, Dietitian, Baulkham Hills NSW 16 October 2018 With the HSC and other end-of-year exams fast-approaching, it can be tempting for teens and young adults to reach for their umpteenth cup of tea or coffee to keep them awake and alert for study. Fuelling...
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 goes to preschool or school and is required to...
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 teacher has suggested you see a paeditrician for further assessment. Or perhaps you have noticed...
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 and the appearance of age spots”, and even an “Elixir of life...
5 Pregnancy Nutrition Myths-Busted
Stefanie Valakas, Dietitian, Baulkham Hills NSW 19 September 2018If you are (or have ever been) pregnant, it seems that advice about what to do, eat, buy and pack comes from every which direction. From well-meaning family members and friends, health professionals, the...
Shame, Self-Compassion & Eating Disorders
Grace Russell, Dietitian, Baulkham Hills NSW 18 September 2018 SHAME…A powerful emotion and one that is often experienced by those with an eating disorder. Many studies suggest that shame is one of the strongest emotions leading to eating disorder behaviours.Shame can...
5 Simple Steps To Getting A Body You’ll Love
Tara Trewartha, Psychologist, Baulkham Hills NSW5 September 2018 When you think about or look at your body, what sort of feelings and thoughts come up for you? For a lot of people, thinking about their body can bring up a lot of negative or uncomfortable thoughts and...
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