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Overstimulation: babies and children
What is overstimulation? Overstimulation happens when children are overwhelmed by more experiences, sensations, noise and activity than they can cope with. For example, a newborn baby might get very unsettled after a party where they’ve been cuddled by a lot of grown-ups. A preschooler might have a tantrum after a big event like a birthday party. A school-age child might be tired and cranky if they go to school, then after-school care and then a swimming lesson.
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Self-regulation: children and teenagers
What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your: behaviour reactions to your own emotions reactions to what’s happening around you.
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Temperament: what it is and why it matters
Temperament: what is it? Temperament is the way children respond to the world.
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Teaching children how to focus attention
Experts are calling for a renewed focus on the ability to concentrate and stay focused, particularly for children.
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Tackling perfectionism in young children
In this article Dr Kaylene Henderson provides her top tips for handling a child’s perfectionism.
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Courage: Teaching children how to be brave
Teaching the skills of courage and resilience, not only reduces anxiety now, but can have life-long mental health benefits.
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Bullying: What parents should know
How do you know if your child is being bullied? Speaker, author and academic Dr Michael Nagel looks at the impact of bullying and how parents can recognise the signs and help children build the skills to combat unwanted attention and bullying.
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Tantrums: A roadmap to keeping your cool
In this article Dr Justin Coulson, author and one of Australia's most popular parenting experts, explores common mistakes we make when attempting to help our children navigate big emotions and suggests three easy strategies to stay calm under pressure.
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