Lakeside Allied Health

18/01/2026

With school about to restart here in my home state of Queensland, I know that some kids will be excited to get back into it – even if just to see their friends more 😉 – and some kids and teens will be not so keen and even feeling some anxiety about the start of school.

If you are a parent or carer of a young person who is feeling some anxiety this blog by Karen Young is a fantastic resource for you. It helps with understanding anxiety and how to support your young person.

https://www.heysigmund.com/ow-to-manage-back-to-school-anxiety-what-children-and-teens-need-from-us/?

12/01/2026

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful and peaceful 2026!!

22/12/2025

Sending a little extra love to anyone who isn’t feeling festive this season.

To those of you the ones who are tired of being strong, carrying too much, navigating change, healing and recovering. For those spending the holidays alone and maybe missing someone. For those who feel alone or don’t quite fit the “merry” mood everyone expects.

You don’t have to force joy to be worthy of love.

You don’t have to be something you’re not to prove you’re okay.

You don’t have to “be” anything. It’s enough to show up as you are.

As I always say - try to be kind and compassionate with yourself. Try to savour the small moments - a warm smile with a stranger, your favourite music, a film you love, a warm drink. Treat yourself with compassion and kindness. Take it one breath, one hour, one kind choice at a time.

With love
Fiona
www.earthmonk.guru

16/12/2025

10/12/2025

In my work I often see kids who are struggling with challenging behaviours and big feelings, and parents who are struggling to understand and support their kids.

And this can happen anytime, even at times when "things should be good" like the holidays and Christmas.

It’s easy to feel stressed out, lost and not sure what to do or whose advice to follow. In fact, there’s so much information and advice out there it can just add to the confusion and impact parent confidence.

One thing I like to do is help parents become more confident, and one way I like to do this is to help parents take stock of what is in their power and control, easy to consider and doesn’t cost a fortune, like “the basics”: food, sleep, play time, time in nature, outside time, active time, and relationship time. And I’d love to share some of these ideas with you, or just remind you of these ideas and how handy they are in holiday times.

Find out more "the basics" in this blog.

https://www.drleoniewhite.com/post/back-to-basics-supporting-kid-s-wellbeing-behaviour-and-resilience

08/12/2025

30/11/2025

These school holidays we are offering two great programs:

Mindfulness and Art
https://lakesidealliedhealth.com.au/yoga-and-art-school-holiday-program/

Kids Social Circle
https://lakesidealliedhealth.com.au/guerrilla-art-and-acts-of-kindness/

Register on the above links today to secure your place!

The program aims to enhance empowerment and resilience in children aged 8 to 12 through a single, intensive 90-min session that integrates expressive arts, drama therapy, mindfulness practices, and play therapy. The session is designed to help children express their emotions, recognise their strengt...

04/11/2025

Using curiosity as a parent or carer can help kids and teens grow their capacity for solution finding, problem solving, and reasoning, and it helps develop their sense of competence, which is great for their resilience.

01/11/2025

Children with autism often thrive on structure, predictability, and familiarity. The Prep environment introduces new teachers, peers, routines, and sensory experiences. Preparing early helps your child feel more confident and reduces anxiety for both of you. This guide is here to help you navigate the transition.

Available on Gumroad

01/11/2025

https://lakesidesales.gumroad.com/l/hvbzi

Starting Prep can be a nervous time for both parents and kids. This guide is here to help you navigate this new and exciting part of your life. It is written by a psychologist and provides practical knowledge and strategies as well as printable to make the new chapter run smoothly.l

31/10/2025

https://lakesidesales.gumroad.com/l/bxvuip

Lakeside Allied Health is excited to announce the launch of its latest resource, a clean and minimal A5 booklet titled 'My Big Move'. This booklet is designed to assist parents help make the transition from primary school to high school a little more smooth. Written by a psychologist it provides pra...