Ahh, Book Week. Two words that strike fear into the hearts of parents all over the country. We’re all for a week that celebrates books and the joy of reading, but could probably do without the “Mummmmm, I need a Book Week costume” at 8pm on a Sunday night… So we’re here to let you …
Embracing Book Week: the best body image books for kids Read More »
We’ve all been there – those awkward first five minutes of a family gathering when you’re standing around in the kitchen making small talk with people you haven’t seen in 12 months, searching your brain for something, ANYTHING to say. Out of desperation, people will often default to what’s right in front of them: appearance. …
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The first day of school brings up a whole lot of feelings for our kids – some of them are excited to see their friends again, wear their new uniforms and school shoes, and fill those blank notebooks with a great title page. Others are filled with the anxieties of starting at a new school, …
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How do you ‘listen to your body’ when you’re not quite sure what it is saying? This is a common issue for neurodiverse people – UK researcher Phaedra Longhurst shares her lived and learned experiences. Intuitive eating is a helpful approach for developing healthy, positive attitudes around food and encompasses listening to one’s body and …
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There is such a fine line to walk when educating people about mental health concerns like eating disorders. Do we tell them everything but risk telling them too much? Or do we withhold information, knowing that they can find out so much more online- from less credible sources? We do need to be careful- In …
As a teacher, it can be worrying if there’s a visitor or new child in class who looks different. Questions such as “why do they look that way?” or ‘what happened to them?” are often moments we want to avoid- but we don’t have to. Here are some strategies for your toolbox. Chances are if …
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When I was in high school, many, many years ago, we were weighed publicly in health and PE classes. In the gym. In front of everyone. Our weight was recorded by the teachers, on display for all to see, and we used these numbers to calculate our BMI and compare this on a graph against …
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental health of young Australians. As a clinical psychologist practicing for almost 20 years, I have never experienced such demand for my services. The social isolation, disruptions to routines and inability to engage in valued activities has led to enormous psychological distress. Adolescents and young …
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