Taking the first step can be daunting. But these simple questions can help you find the right psychologist for your young ones
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How to help your child start school
Parents are key to helping little ones navigate the social, emotional, cognitive and practical changes that come with starting prep
How technology affects children’s learning
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How the decision to delay school is causing anguish for parents
The incidence of parents delaying the start to school has doubled. Why are they making this choice?
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How parenting advice assumes you’re white and middle class
Diversity matters when it comes to making sure psychology research is widely applicable
How puberty affects school performance
Attentive teachers and parents can help developing teenagers navigate academic disruption
Are we doing our best on bullying?
Incidences of bullying are occurring in preschools. With bullying linked to a range of poor outcomes in adulthood, psychologists are urging schools to adopt best practice to protect students.
Positive behaviour support
A behaviour management approach which focuses on understanding what individuals are trying to achieve by their behaviour. Problem behaviour persists because it serves a purpose and is an attempt to meet a person’s needs, however imperfectly. Psychologists work to understand the individual’s motivations and reinforce more constructive methods. This approach has proven useful in addressing…
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