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23.01.2022 By now children will have settled in to the daily routine of attending school, getting to know their teachers and making new friends. Hopefully they are still as excited about going to school as they were on day one. If this is not the case, then it is really important to listen to what your child is saying. For first timers, this is often normal and they would just like to have a break. However, if your child persists for any length of time here are some things to consid...er. 1. Think about any changes that have happened in your family and if this might be affecting your child. 2. Has there been a change in teacher or are there now 2 teachers sharing the week? Which day does your child want to stay home? 3. Is your child being bullied? 4. Is your child struggling with the work? 5. Does your child feel lonely and left out? Don't hesitate to speak to your child's teacher. Make a special appointment to allow you time with the teacher to discuss your concerns fully. See more

21.01.2022 I'd like to take this opportunity for readers of my posts to ask a question or ask for a topic for me to write about. I look forward to hearing from you.

19.01.2022 Just recently I was reminded of the importance of family and the strength that each individual member can gain from the united gifts and talents within the family. It is a reminder to all of us that as an individual we can do well but if our relationships with family and friends are strong we are able to manage our lives so much better. Reach out today if there is a relationship you want to strengthen by keeping the lines of communication open.

17.01.2022 While our current situation is very stressful for many people, there seem to be others who are finding positives in their change of lifestyle. Spending more time with family members has increased the amount of communication, fun activities for all of the family have been created when planned sport is not possible and having much more time eating at home with meals prepared by family members are just some of the things that are helping us all value what is important. A down... time from our normal hectic world can give us time to reflect on just what is important to us. For many, communication with friends and family has often been by text messaging. Have you increased the number of actual telephone calls that you are making to make sure that friends and family are managing? Has your focus on some of your own worries been taken in another direction because of other people in need? If this is the case, then it is apparent that this change of lifestyle enforced upon us, has helped some of you re-evaluate your own needs and wants. Is this change something that can be on-going when things are back to "normal"? Well-done to all of you for helping to contain this virus as much as possible and I encourage you to keep going. However, as time goes on, things could get tougher, and if that happens, never be afraid to reach out for help. See more

16.01.2022 Have you ever thought about seeing a counsellor but have put it off because of budget restraints. Totally understandable with so many financial commitments. Often, the first thing I am asked as a counsellor is 'How much do you charge?' While I am happy to inform the caller, I feel sad that I do not get the opportunity in a lot of instances to talk to the person who is obviously needing help. What I'd like to say is that I'd like you to think of seeking support through counselling as making an investment in your well-being and like all investments, hopefully you will reap some rewards. So take the first step and give counselling a try.

15.01.2022 It's school holiday time and I'm sure that many parents are already feeling the stress of having children home from school and wondering how to entertain them. This time of year, all children are starting to get tired and so it can be a time for them to enjoy just being at home without the worry of running to time, not only for school but for all the after school activities that our children are involved in. Try to encourage them to enjoy what they have and value the family time together.

15.01.2022 While I was out walking this morning, I noticed a little girl walking to school with her mum. Now while this is not unusual normally, the little girl was crying and her mum was explaining to her the reasons she needed to go to school today. I am sure that this situation would be quite common around the state, and that there are many young children suffering from some anxiety because they are leaving home and attending school after so may weeks at home. Many have also had par...ents at home with them while they are working. On the other hand, there would more than likely be many parents feeling guilty about leaving their children at school and not being able to walk them to the classroom as they did previously. These have been such uncertain times, and the feeling that both children and parents are feeling are normal given the circumstances. However, it is important to notice whether your child/children become more anxious and whether you are managing your own anxiety. There could be many things impacting on you and your family and you may not be aware of them. Some of these situations may include: 1. One or both parents out of work so there is financial hardship. 2. The normal childcare arrangements are not available from family members. 3. Worry about children's progress at school being compromised because of "home schooling" 4. Lack of opportunities to be involved in normal leisure and self-care activities 5. Breakdown in family relationships If this is happening to you, now could be the time to speak to someone about your situation. See more

14.01.2022 Do you wish that you were a better communicator or you could speak up when something is bothering you, at home, at work, with family or with friends. Being assertive when you are a shy person can be daunting and very confronting. However, if you can take the time to learn some strategies to become more assertive, you will find that many problems that had previously seemed too big, can be sorted out quite amicably. In this post, I would like to give you some tips that might... be helpful. Practise at home and you will be amazed at some of the results you might get. 1. The most important word to use is "I" 2. Start with "I want to" or "I'd like to" or "I feel" Examples: "When you speak to me like that in front of my friends I feel humiliated and in the future I'd like you speak to me in private." or "I can see that you are not happy with my work so when you have some time I'd like to meet with you and discuss the problem." Body language helps when you are being assertive and it is important to stand or sit tall, look the person in the eye and speak firmly but not loudly. Have a go and see what results you can get. 1

13.01.2022 With all that is happening at the moment with the Coronavirus it is more important than ever to be mindful of looking out for friends and neighbours, especially the elderly, to make sure that they are safe and well. While we need to be caring for ourselves and our families, we can also care for others.

12.01.2022 Today I was listening to a report about the amount of money we spend on everyday incidentals like coffee, takeaway lunches, Stan, and Gym membership to name a few that we don't use to name a few, and realised that a lot of people take months and even years to spend money to take care of their mental health and well-being. If you are one of those people, and recognise that a visit to a counsellor could be a good investment, then take the first step now. If you have never seen a counsellor before then you are not alone. Make a phone call and commit to your decision. This could be a new beginning for you at the start of a new year. I would welcome the opportunity to meet you.

12.01.2022 This is the last of my comments on school for a while. Term 1 is over and your children have learnt so much already. By now a lot of you will have had a parent teacher interview to see how your child is going so far. Did you get the information you wanted? Were you happy with your child's progress? Were you able to discuss any concerns you may have? If your answer is 'no' to any of these questions make sure you speak to your child's teacher again. The interview time is... only a short period of time and has to be to enable the teacher to see as many parents as possible. If you want to know more, make a special appointment next term to have your concerns addressed. Your child's teacher will be happy to see you. Keep up the good work with your child as you know your child best and your parenting is one of the most beneficial learning and support tool for your family. See more

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11.01.2022 The plight of our Aussie farmers has been highlighted in the news lately and it has made me realise just how lucky many of us are, even with the every day problems that we all have to face. What has struck me even more is the strength and determination of our farmers and their dedication to continue struggling for the Australian people. If we all do our bit to help, whether it be by donation, visiting struggling townships or buying Australian products, we can all help in some way to support them through these tough times

10.01.2022 So often in life we are faced with hardships and hurdles that we manage to sort for ourselves. Then there are times when we really struggle but are reluctant to seek help from anyone else. If we use our friends we are frightened that the friendship might not stand the emotional support that could be required. It is my experience, that many people who do take the next step of seeking the help from a Professional Counsellor feel that it has been worthwhile. However, often the help is sought too late and sadly the problems seem insurmountable and therefore judged to be too hard. If you do need help, don't be afraid to reach out and take the next step.

10.01.2022 It is back to school today for so many children with the day being a first for many beginning primary in their Prep Year and the first for Year 7 students beginning their high school journey. Most children are excited about school after the Christmas holidays and look forward to the year ahead. Some parents are a little anxious about how the first day will be for their children and look forward to seeing them at the end of the day. I will be taking this time of year as an o...pportunity to post some handy hints for parents regarding schooling in general and how to make sure that your children can say that school is a place they want to go to. Tip 1:- Establish a routine at home so that children are organised and happy before the beginning of a school day. Be mindful of childrens' ages when making them responsible for doing certain things, for example getting breakfast, having uniforms ready, packing bags and making lunches to name a few. Remember that children will be more able to concentrate and learn if they have a good start to the day See more

05.01.2022 Christmas is again just around the corner and for many people the year has been a tough one. If you are one of those people, look at the resilience you have shown to persevere and then be able to move forward using all of the strengths you unknowingly have. At this very busy time of the year, try to reflect on your achievements and take the time to look after yourself. Many of us have so many others counting on us to be their strength and so the time of self-care of very important. As well, let's all try to do one small thing for someone else to help to make their Christmas a little happier. Hopefully, that small deed will be passed on. I want to take this opportunity to wish all those I have had contact with throughout the year a very happy Christmas and may the year ahead be one of hope and fulfilment.

04.01.2022 It is one week into the school year already and hopefully you have established a good routine and things are going smoothly. Were your children happy to talk to you about their day? What sort of questions did you have for them? Were there any problems that your children had to face? Does your child like their teacher? To help you with these questions I have included some suggestions in our second tip. Tip 2: Often a child's teacher can make all the difference to their view... of school and whether they look forward to each school day. If your child is in primary school and especially in early childhood make an effort to get to know the teacher so that if the time comes when you need to speak about your child you will feel confident enough to do that. Try to remember that the school day is very busy and children often do not want to talk about the day straight away. When they are ready, make sure you ask about the good things that happened and if there is a problem try to help them resolve it. If by chance it is of concern to you, then make an appointment to speak to the teacher. See more

03.01.2022 A recent visit to Stradbroke Island reminded me of the true value of family and the wonderful peacefulness that can be provided by enjoying the simple things in life. Watching grandchildren play, a pod of dolphins swimming close to shore and the breaching of a whale instilled a calm in me and renewed my faith in all the good things that are out there for us to enjoy. So often we become bogged down in the struggles and obstacles that life can bring us that we forget to relax and enjoy the things we have that are priceless.

01.01.2022 Now that your children have settled in to school, more than likely they have come home with a homework sheet. This can cause a lot of anxiety in some households especially with the busyness of life that we all face. Here are some tips that might help. 1. Try to set a time for homework to be done each day so that it becomes part of the daily routine. 2. Let your children have a break after school before expecting them to do their homework as they have had a busy day. 3. If... possible have a place for homework to be done so that you can give some help if needed. 4. Try to avoid arguments over homework. If the work seems to be too hard, let the teacher know. Perhaps your child does not understand what is being asked. 5. If your child gets a weekly homework sheet, help your child to decide what can be done each day. 6. Try to organise homework on days that are free of any other after school activity. See more