Child and Family Psychology

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Free for all parents and carers in Queensland

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If you see that people around you are not taking a real interest or making sincere efforts to stay in your life, consider that it could be time to create the space for something new and let them go. Another way to look at it is that this could be an opportunity to redirect your energy back to where it needs to go (back to your core self!!)

We have friends for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Focus on your own expansion, and choose wisely.

Say YES if this resonates

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𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. We do it without realizing, trying to protect ourselves from getting hurt.

Going silent. Shutting down mid-conversation. Not responding to their texts. Saying "I don't want to talk about it" and pulling back physically. Going through the motions without actually being present.

Testing them. Seeing if they'll chase you when you withdraw. Creating problems to see how they'll react. Pushing them away to confirm they'll fight for you.

Keeping walls up. Changing the subject when conversations get deep. Using humor to deflect serious moments. Saying "I'm fine" when you're clearly not.

Picking fights. Finding reasons to be upset about small things. Criticizing them when things feel too good. Pushing them away right when you're getting closer.

Emotional distance. One-word responses. Pulling away affection. Choosing to be alone instead of connecting. Making yourself unavailable even when you're physically there.

These are protection mechanisms. They kept you safe once. But now they're keeping you lonely.

If you recognize these patterns in yourself, that's actually good news. Awareness is the first step to changing them.

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Here, ADHD expert Russell Barkley, Ph.D., explains how to replace criticism with compassion.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/support-a-loved-one-with-adhd/

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Major results from small steps toward empathy and patience.

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If the child is leading, imagining, changing, and exploring...it’s open-ended play.✨

Children may explore loose parts, sensory trays, blocks and construction materials, natural items, pretend play props, or art materials without templates. In open-ended play, the adult’s role is intentional but minimal. Adults create thoughtful invitations to play, observe without directing, and support children through open-ended questions rather than instructions. Time and repetition are valued, allowing children to revisit ideas and deepen their learning.

Adults trust the child’s ideas and choices, knowing that meaningful learning happens when children lead.❤

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On a too hot day

Fun Indoor Activities for Toddlers on a Cold Winter Day 🥶☃️

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1. Responsive loving.

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