10 Jul , 2020 - Behavioral Health, Blog, Developmental Health
In developmental psychology ‘attachment theory’ explores the emotional bond between one human and another (mostly between caregiver and infant). During the first six months’ of a baby’s life, the caregiver must exhibit adequate nurturing to their newborn to establish a close bond. If a healthy bond cannot be established during the baby’s early developmental phase […]
READ MORE..27 May , 2020 - Behavioral Health, Blog, Developmental Health, Substance Abuse
ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar, emotional instability; along with other enduring mental health conditions can leave parents with few options following school exclusion. Finding a supportive environment where young people can reach their potential is a concern for parents who discover that options with or without a diagnosis can be limited. Parents have a tough […]
READ MORE..23 Apr , 2020 - Blog, Developmental Health, Gaming Addiction
Let’s be frank, as parents we didn’t grow up with the advanced technology our children enjoy today. Even if we had a mobile phone or PlayStation we didn’t have access to the choice available today. Yes, our children are lucky. So lucky. Being a child in the Age of Technology means having access to whole […]
READ MORE..12 Apr , 2020 - Behavioral Health, Developmental Health, Sleep Disorders
Many parents think that teens have it easy. We blame them for going to bed too late and then get stressed with them for not getting up on time for school in the morning. Whilst it’s true that many teenagers do tend to go to bed later than they should, this is mainly due to […]
READ MORE..11 Mar , 2019 - Behavioral Health, Blog, Developmental Health
I’m not clumsy. I am not stupid and I hate having toothpaste on my shirt.Understanding Dyspraxia – A parent and teen’s guide‘Everyone called me stupid, clumsy too. My Mum was worried that sometimes I didn’t think about things like my brother. I was worried about being bullied, losing my football and always having toothpaste on […]
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