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    The Myths of Bilinguism
    Dr MDC
    • Aug 17, 2020

    The Myths of Bilinguism

    When it comes to raising bilingual children, myths and misunderstandings are common, but facts are hard to come by.
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    How to Help Your Child With Winning & Losing
    Dr MDC
    • Aug 13, 2020

    How to Help Your Child With Winning & Losing

    From board games to competitive sports, winning and losing will come up many times throughout your child’s life...
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    Transitioning Back To School
    Dr MDC
    • Aug 10, 2020

    Transitioning Back To School

    The return to school after summer can be tricky, but this year in particular returning to school may feel more different than ever
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    Helping Your Child Wear a Face Mask
    Dr MDC
    • Jul 1, 2020

    Helping Your Child Wear a Face Mask

    Children rely on facial features to recognise others. Wearing masks blocks friendly smiles and prevents children from seeing facial...
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    Overcoming Fear Of Needles
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 30, 2020

    Overcoming Fear Of Needles

    Anxiety about being hurt is still the greatest fear for children and young people when going to a doctor’s appointment.
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    Acknowledging Loss during Lockdown
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 29, 2020

    Acknowledging Loss during Lockdown

    We currently do not know how Lockdown will end or how it will turn out. Will life be changed forever, and in what way?
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    HOW do I choose a mental health professional?
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 27, 2020

    HOW 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
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    "Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen To Me!”
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 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.
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    All Attention Isn’t Equal
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 23, 2020

    All Attention Isn’t Equal

    Children are programmed to seek attention from the adults they trust. When changes happen or things feel unstable, children...
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    Look After Your Inner Child
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 19, 2020

    Look After Your Inner Child

    Respectful Parenting I have been talking this week about parenting ideas that move away from traditional behavioural concepts of ‘reward’...
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    SAY SORRY!
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 18, 2020

    SAY SORRY!

    Apologies are important. They repair relationships and ensure we stay connected with those we love despite our mistakes or wrong doings...
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    Time Out is for you. “Time-in” is for your child.
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 17, 2020

    Time 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’,
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    Setting Limits: No Ifs, Ands or Buts
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 16, 2020

    Setting Limits: No Ifs, Ands or Buts

    Discipline is the hardest part of parenting. You are not alone if you find setting limits and following them through difficult enough...
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    The Truth About Punishments
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 15, 2020

    The Truth About Punishments

    In western societies, punishment for children is not only acceptable, but expected; the very concept of a childhood without punishments...
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    The Tremendous Toddler Years
    Dr MDC
    • Jun 6, 2020

    The Tremendous Toddler Years

    I 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...
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    How to Support your Teenager during COVID-19
    Dr MDC
    • Mar 24, 2020

    How to Support your Teenager during COVID-19

    It may be hard to remember our childhood accurately, but few people forget their adolescence.
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    Let’s Talk About Coronavirus: A Practical Toolkit for You and Your Family.
    Dr MDC
    • Mar 21, 2020

    Let’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.
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