Melbourne Children's Kinesiology Clinic

15/06/2024

12/06/2024

Never feels like work for Therapy Dog Ellie 💕🐶💕

08/05/2024

An interesting read on Low Demand Parenting as an approach for children with high anxiety

Low demand parenting or the low demand approach is often spoken about in the context of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA); however, this can be helpful for a person who experiences high levels of stress and anxiety. This is a low arousal approach because it prioritizes the reduction of stress and....

27/04/2024

Experiencing our kids feeling anxious can be very triggering sometimes resulting in our own defensive behaviours. Here are some easy to remember responses to connect with your anxious child.. (keep it simple and pick one 😉 xx)

20/10/2023

Just a few simple words can fill your child/teen with love and positivity. Here are some (75!) phrases that can encourage your child. You know your child better than anyone, and what they will more authentically connect with.
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Thank you Biglife Journal

21/09/2023

Whether creating these links in the first place or re-establishing them later in life, it all boils down to returning to the root of any disruptions and rebuilding that foundation. This process enables individuals to learn attention, understand the world, foster relationships, and feel secure while navigating life's intricate pathways.

13/09/2023

✨Whether it's Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD or something else, your child has unique Superpowers. It pays to be specific about them when reminding your child of their greatness 🦸‍♀️🧠 ✨💕💫💓🦸‍♂️

19/08/2023

28/07/2023

Managing intense feelings of anger particularly when at school (without the support of a parent) can be super challenging for young people as they tend to slip into fight/flight within a matter of seconds. If your child is struggling with this, have them choose one response that resonates with them in the situation they find themselves in and practice it at home with you as a role play. If rehearsed when feeling relaxed and not under stress it will be more easily accessed at a later time when facing these challenging feelings on their own

02/07/2023

💕This is so true. Love this 💕

26/04/2023

Research by the Dove Self-Esteem Project found that social media is harming the mental health of 3 in 5 kids.

Trigger Warning - Sensitive content. This film features real stories about body appearance that may be upsetting to some .

CW/TW: Sensitive content. This film features real stories about body appearance that may be upsetting to some viewers.New research by the Dove Self-Esteem Pr...

08/02/2023

😂🍷 not my words but definitely relatable 🤣