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Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids
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25.01.2022 Thanks Vivid Health Chiropractic for sharing this post. I love it! 14 hugs a day sounds wonderful.
25.01.2022 Last minute: This looks good and is on tomorrow for parents of kids in years 10-12. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-support-your-teenage
25.01.2022 I know many year 10 students who are stressed about which subjects to pick for year 11 and 12. Its difficult for parents to advise them and this can be a cause of a great deal of stress, second-guessing self and sleepless nights in some cases. I want to share this link to a workshop run by Art of Smart Education. I highly recommend this workshop for students who need to choose their subjects next year. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-help-your-teenager-sele
24.01.2022 Its so good to get kids involved in jobs at home. They are learning new skills, taking a little of the load and learning the importance of helping out, being part of the family.
24.01.2022 We are still open for consultations. Online sessions are also available via Zoom or Skype.
24.01.2022 Check out Art of Smart Education page for heaps of helpful HSC tips.
24.01.2022 This is a great video about staying focused and reducing procrastination. Great for students, but I think it relates to all of us. Every distraction costs 23 minutes and 15 seconds of good focused time! I love Rowans Art of Smart Education strategies to stay focused and productive!
23.01.2022 Top 3 tips (or mistakes to avoid) for starting year 12 by Art of Smart Education https://artofsmart.com.au/start-year-12-right/
23.01.2022 Im so proud of my Mum, Pia Horan who has published a beautiful story for children call The Puppy Who Wouldnt Share. Its a gorgeous social story for children who may be a bit too intense with their friends and wont let them play with other friends. Its in my waiting room, so have a read next time you are here. It can be purchased online at: https://piahorangross.com/home
23.01.2022 Check out this forum on next Thursday 14/6 at Barker Institute. Developing GRIT for Senior Students. Doing well is not just about learning the subject-matter. Self-leadership, persistence and positive habits are just as important. http://www.barkerinstitute.com.au//learning-forum-revisite
22.01.2022 Yes please! We should definitely be passing more of this on. Thanks Grace Occupational Therapy !
21.01.2022 Things are changing so often and so rapidly, it's normal for many of us to feel uncertain and anxious at times. COVID brings so many added pressures it's easy to get caught up as parents trying to solve and respond to everything that is happening. It's easy to lose connection with our kids and teens. Our teens may act like they don't really want to spend time with us, but don't believe them! Find moments in the day to connect over a hot chocolate, go for a walk, watch a show ...together or just be in the same room, each doing something you enjoy. If you can, find something you like doing together without the distraction of the phone. If your teen tells you what's happening listen and reflect back, without judgement. Creating moments (however short) where your teen can talk to you is so important. It's laying a foundation for when problems happen or your teen is feeling anxious or low. They feel connected and safe enough to tell you. We lose too many gorgeous young people to suicide and my heart feels heavy every time I hear of another loss. If you are having difficulty communicating with your teen, I recommend the book HOW TO TALK SO TEENS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO TEENS WILL TALK. It's an easy read and talks about simple strategies that make sense. Here is a link to some reviews about the book: https://www.goodreads.com//164277.How_to_Talk_So_Teens_Wil See more
21.01.2022 Free parent webinar THIS AFTERNOON by Art of Smart Education. How to support your teenager through the HSC. https://artofsmart1.webinarninja.com/live-webin//register
20.01.2022 Free Webinar by Art of Smart Education How to Ace the HSC while Stuck at home during COVID-19 https://artofsmart.webinarninja.com/live-webina//register
20.01.2022 Check out the new video by Art of Smart Education. Why asking "How many hours should I study?" is the wrong question. https://artofsmart.com.au/to-do-list/
18.01.2022 Interesting short video on alcohol and the teenage brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch
18.01.2022 Wishing everyone a happy and restful Easter weekend.
18.01.2022 https://www.thebushtele.com.au/archives/040719.pdf See Helping Kids Thrive mentioned in The Bush Tele this week.
17.01.2022 Your brain on alcohol, explained and demonstrated by a neuroscientist https://www.youtube.com/watch
17.01.2022 Book now for our 3rd Annual Helping Kids Thrive Parents Forum at Hornsby RSL Club Thursday 12 September 6-9pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/helping-kids-thrive-3rd-ann
17.01.2022 It has been such a difficult year for HSC year 12 this year. Many year 12 students are feeling like they are behind the eight-ball or that a good ATAR is not achievable. Art of Smart Education have a HSC Bounce Back program to help year 12 students feel more prepared and do better. Check out the website for more details about the program. https://artofsmart.com.au/hsc-bounce-back-program/
17.01.2022 A sweet story about social distancing for pre-school and kindy-aged kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w
17.01.2022 Thanks Vivid Health Chiropractic for these great hacks to feel good.
16.01.2022 Another You Tube clip about social distancing for early primary age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPrYN0C3Kvw
14.01.2022 Scott Pape (The Barefoot Investor) talks about pocket money and chores for kids.
14.01.2022 This looks good for HSC students
13.01.2022 Love this Warners Bay Girl Guides !
12.01.2022 Things are changing so often and so rapidly, its normal for many of us to feel uncertain and anxious at times. COVID brings so many added pressures its easy to get caught up as parents trying to solve and respond to everything that is happening. Its easy to lose connection with our kids and teens. Our teens may act like they dont really want to spend time with us, but dont believe them! Find moments in the day to connect over a hot chocolate, go for a walk, watch a show ...together or just be in the same room, each doing something you enjoy. If you can, find something you like doing together without the distraction of the phone. If your teen tells you whats happening listen and reflect back, without judgement. Creating moments (however short) where your teen can talk to you is so important. Its laying a foundation for when problems happen or your teen is feeling anxious or low. They feel connected and safe enough to tell you. We lose too many gorgeous young people to suicide and my heart feels heavy every time I hear of another loss. If you are having difficulty communicating with your teen, I recommend the book HOW TO TALK SO TEENS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO TEENS WILL TALK. Its an easy read and talks about simple strategies that make sense. Here is a link to some reviews about the book: https://www.goodreads.com//164277.How_to_Talk_So_Teens_Wil See more
12.01.2022 We continue to be open for Face-To-Face and online sessions. Please be assured that we are striving to keep everyone safe in our rooms. All surfaces are disinfected between clients. Including chairs, tables, door handles and anything you may touch (including the EFTPOS machine - I always wonder about those when I am shopping!). All toys are sanitised between children. Anything touched or played with is cleaned before it is used again. Please dont hesitate to ask about any of... our procedures to keep you and your children safe. We ask all clients not to attend if feeling any COVID-19 symptoms or waiting for results of a COVID-19 test. Thank you for your continued support and everything you are doing to keep safe. Sara Balmer See more
12.01.2022 How to talk to your child about Corona Virus in a reassuring way. Here is a link to the Child Mind Institute. They have an excellent article for parents. https://childmind.org//talking-to-kids-about-the-coronav/
12.01.2022 Wonderful Mindfulness app. Helps with coping and anxiety. Lifts mood.
10.01.2022 With back to school coming up, some great tips on Separation Anxiety by Sue Larkey. https://suelarkey.com.au/13-separation-anxiety-tips/
10.01.2022 So many amazing tips by Rowan from Art of Smart Education for HSC students to not only survive the trials but do well. Here is another one. Have a look through the Art of Smart Education facebook page for more great videos.
09.01.2022 Telehealth sessions available by bulk billing
09.01.2022 How does alcohol affect the brain? https://www.youtube.com/watch
09.01.2022 So great to have OTs back!
09.01.2022 Check out Kaiko Fidgets. https://kaikofidgets.com/ Amazing sensory and fidget tools created by Kai, who has Autism and Dyslexia. You can read more about him on the website. https://youtu.be/p5QbKXNLOQo
09.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing Mums out there.
08.01.2022 Here is a great App for children or young people who self-harm. If they have a phone or device they can open it any time they feel overwhelmed and want to self-harm. It teaches them to "ride the wave" of the urge to harm and gives them things to do instead. Everyone is different, so different strategies will help different kids. Ideas to comfort self, distractions, express feelings, release feelings and breathe to feel better. This is a great strategy, but not a replacement for professional help. If you are concerned that your son or daughter is self-harming, always seek professional help. You can find this App on the Apple App Store or Google Play and its free. https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps/calm-harm
08.01.2022 What's Your Plan B? Sue Larkey shares a simple way we can talk to kids about making mistakes and help them cope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLDTbif9dM Love it!
07.01.2022 Bad moods happen, but they dont have to last. Hit reset with meditations from Headspace.
07.01.2022 Medicare has announced new Telehealth item numbers for certain vulnerable people or those who have been medically advised to stay at home and self-isolate. This allows for telephone or Skype consultations. Your GP can activate this. For more details on item numbers/consulations available see link below: http://www.mbsonline.gov.au//news-2020-03-01-latest-news-M
05.01.2022 Cool Art of Smart Education strategies for studying. Teach someone to learn and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4k9mzbTXCI
04.01.2022 Consent is everything. Here is an interesting video about consent for young people. Super simple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU
