Ditching Perfectionism: Embracing Imperfection in a World Striving for Flawlessness Perfectionism is rife in today’s culture. We cannot seem to escape the constant reminders that perfection is the goal: from people on television organising their cupboards with intricate precision, to flawlessly curated posts on your......
Parenting psychologist Sydney family consultation A Quick Guide to Parenting Psychology By the age of 14, 80-90% of the brain is fully developed. The early years are crucial for a child’s growth, with parents playing a key role in this process. Yet, parenting doesn’t......
Complete Guide to ADHD Diagnosis Sydney More than one million Australians are estimated to have ADHD, with more than half of people estimated to be still undiagnosed. This blog aims to provide background information on ADHD and guide you through the process of ADHD......
Covid vaccinations: Suggestions for reducing child injection anxiety Please click here to access a pdf version. This week many parents are breathing a sigh of relief as primary school-aged children start receiving their COVID vaccinations. Some children – on the other hand –......
Why Doing Things for ‘you’ is Important Whilst in Self-isolation Due to Covid-19 Australians in self-isolation due to COVID-19 are more time-poor than ever as they cope with the mental anguish and practical changes to their day to day lives caused by the......
‘The calm before the storm-off’: Nurturing your child’s health and wellbeing during homeschooling due to self-isolation. With the advent of the COVID-19 crisis in Australia, parents have lost their jobs, family homes are under threat, and many families are crammed in together under the......
Starting School: Practical Tips for Surviving Stress and Growing Your Child’s Resilience As I sit down to prepare a talk on supporting children in primary school for parents of new kindy students at my niece’s school, I can’t help but think back to my......
Supporting Your Child Through the Australian Bushfires As News Year’s Eve passed, and we entered the 2020’s, I felt a little more uneasy than usual, like there wasn’t much cause for celebration. I left the smoke haze of Sydney for a South Australian......
Helping Your Teenager Develop A Healthy Learning Mindset To Cope With Year 12 Year 12 is now in full swing for thousands of students across Australia. A previous survey of 722 Year 12 students in New South Wales paints an alarming picture. The survey suggests......
Last Updated on July 23, 2026 by Dr Anna McKinnon