Dr MDCAug 17, 2020The Myths of BilinguismWhen it comes to raising bilingual children, myths and misunderstandings are common, but facts are hard to come by.
Dr MDCAug 13, 2020How to Help Your Child With Winning & LosingFrom board games to competitive sports, winning and losing will come up many times throughout your child’s life...
Dr MDCAug 10, 2020Transitioning Back To SchoolThe return to school after summer can be tricky, but this year in particular returning to school may feel more different than ever
Dr MDCJul 1, 2020Helping Your Child Wear a Face MaskChildren rely on facial features to recognise others. Wearing masks blocks friendly smiles and prevents children from seeing facial...
Dr MDCJun 30, 2020Overcoming Fear Of NeedlesAnxiety about being hurt is still the greatest fear for children and young people when going to a doctor’s appointment.
Dr MDCJun 29, 2020Acknowledging Loss during LockdownWe currently do not know how Lockdown will end or how it will turn out. Will life be changed forever, and in what way?
Dr MDCJun 27, 2020HOW do I choose a mental health professional?I thought I would discuss this important topic to be really transparent about professional accountability and help you make informed choices
Dr MDCJun 26, 2020"Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen To Me!” In session with families, “not listening” is one of the most common frustrations I hear from mums and dads.
Dr MDCJun 23, 2020All Attention Isn’t EqualChildren are programmed to seek attention from the adults they trust. When changes happen or things feel unstable, children...
Dr MDCJun 19, 2020Look After Your Inner ChildRespectful Parenting I have been talking this week about parenting ideas that move away from traditional behavioural concepts of ‘reward’...
Dr MDCJun 18, 2020SAY SORRY!Apologies are important. They repair relationships and ensure we stay connected with those we love despite our mistakes or wrong doings...
Dr MDCJun 17, 2020Time Out is for you. “Time-in” is for your child.When Time Out emerged, it was intended as the last step in positive parenting models. It was sold as ‘a non-violent response to conflict’,
Dr MDCJun 16, 2020Setting Limits: No Ifs, Ands or ButsDiscipline is the hardest part of parenting. You are not alone if you find setting limits and following them through difficult enough...
Dr MDCJun 15, 2020The Truth About PunishmentsIn western societies, punishment for children is not only acceptable, but expected; the very concept of a childhood without punishments...
Dr MDCJun 6, 2020The Tremendous Toddler YearsI have a real issue with the idea of ‘the terrible twos’. That label brings with it a load of feelings such as dread and anxiety of...
Dr MDCMar 24, 2020How to Support your Teenager during COVID-19It may be hard to remember our childhood accurately, but few people forget their adolescence.
Dr MDCMar 21, 2020Let’s Talk About Coronavirus: A Practical Toolkit for You and Your Family.COVID-19 is here to stay and has changed how we live and interact with our communities… for now.