Kanda Psychology

04/02/2026

❌ Dirty clothes on the floor
❌ Shoes left at the door
❌ Beds unmade
❌ Reader left at school

Right now, it’s okay to focus on the must-do stuff.

✅ Getting out the door
✅ Eating enough
✅ Sleeping
✅ Feeling safe and supported

There’s time to tighten routines, reset expectations, and revisit responsibilities. For now, steadiness matters more than perfection.

03/02/2026

Hectic school mornings are back!

02/02/2026

Worry, fear, or clinginess…
Anxiety doesn’t always look like that.

Sometimes anxiety shows up as:
😬 Irritability or anger
😬 Teariness or big emotional reactions
😬 Tummy aches, headaches, or feeling “unwell”
😬 Perfectionism or fear of getting things wrong
😬 Frustration, shutdowns, or refusing tasks
😬 Silliness, avoidance, or pushing boundaries

Whether it’s starting kindy, transitioning to Year 7, beginning a new school, or simply returning after the holidays, anxiety can sneak in wearing a different costume.

When you notice “defiance,” “attitude,” or “drama,” pause for a moment.
It may be anxiety — the master of disguise — asking for support in the only way it knows how.

01/02/2026

Some wonderful, free webinars coming up this term. These sessions are interactive with a school focus, aimed specifically for parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, or rare and genetic conditions. A range of topics are on offer to support parents and their child's educational journey.

School is starting back across NSW, and for many families raising children with disability this brings a mix of hope and worry, as well as lots of questions.

This term, we’re offering a range of free workshops and webinars that reflect what families tell us they need. Join us to learn practical strategies and helpful information to help you feel more confident and prepared to support your child at school

🔶 Webinars
Recorded webinars featuring expert guest speakers. Register to attend live or receive the replay via email.

Navigating School with Medical Needs
Fri 6 Feb | 12:00pm
Special education teacher Diana Backhouse shares practical tips to help you build strong, trusting partnerships with schools, communicate openly, and share medical information with confidence.
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/mwebinar0602

Understanding School IEPs
Mon 16 Feb | 8:00pm
Many families find the IEP process unclear or inconsistent. Education Consultant Kim Waldron from Early Ed explains how IEPs work, what makes them effective, and what to do if a plan isn’t meeting your child’s needs.
🔗https://events.humanitix.com/webinar1602x

Understanding Adjustments and Supports at School
Mon 2 Mar | 8:00pm
Reasonable adjustments are the strategies and supports that help children with disability participate at school. Kim Waldron from Early Ed returns to explore the legal and policy obligations schools must follow, and how to confidently ask for adjustments that support your child.
🔗https://events.humanitix.com/webinar0203

🔶 Workshops
Interactive sessions where you learn alongside other families.

All About Me
Tue 3 Feb | 8:00pm
Create a strengths-based one-page profile to share with educators and support staff, helping them better understand who your child is and what supports them at school.
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/allaboutme0302

Partnering with Your Child’s School
Mon 23 Feb | 8:00pm
Learn practical ways to work in partnership with your child’s school, including tools to communicate clearly, build trust, and collaborate to support your child.
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/partnerships2302

Advocacy at School
Mon 16 Mar | 8:00pm or Thu 26 Mar | 10:00am
Feel more confident speaking up constructively and confidently for your child at school. Learn how to prepare for meetings, work through tricky conversations, and keep the focus on what’s best for your child.
🔗 https://collections.humanitix.com/advocacy

All sessions are free, online and created specifically for parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, or rare and genetic conditions.

30/01/2026

Our holiday assessment clinic officially came to a close today - January is a big one! We love that our school holiday assessment clinics allow us to offer a greater number of these much needed comprehensive diagnostic assessment appointments!

Therapy is back from Monday! We cannot wait to see our returning families and welcome many new families to our beautiful space too!

Happy weekend!

29/01/2026

Instead of reassurance, try…

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

For some, it’s this week. For others, it’s next. For some, there’s excitement. For others, less so.

When kids say they don’t want to go back to school, feel worried about who their teacher may be, or say they’re scared — our instinct is often to reassure, fix, or minimise.

“You’ll be fine.”
“There’s nothing to worry about.”
“You loved school last year.”

Our responses are well-intended — but they can unintentionally shut feelings and coping down.

Starting with validation helps our children and teens feel heard and safe. We signal that these feelings are normal. And that they’re capable of handling them.

26/01/2026

Today I watched some American football. I know absolutely nothing about this strange game! But I did get to sit side-by-side my teen for hours!!

Connection doesn’t always look like long chats or shared interests. Sometimes it's showing up in their world — even when it’s not yours!

26/01/2026

We're in for some extreme heat over the next few days! Coming to the practice?

🚙 Please park in our car park off Biroomba lane. This will have you parked directly at our entrance - no lengthy walk required!

💦 We've got plenty of cold water in the fridge.

❄️ The air con is on and cranking! Feel free to arrive early and get comfortable in the cool before your appointment time.

24/01/2026

As children and young people prepare to head back into the classroom, it's essential we consider our posting of back-to-school photos online. While it's an important milestone, consider some simple safety checks before you upload:

📸 Check your privacy settings and make sure your social media accounts are secure and set to private or 'friends only'
📸 Keep your child's personal information including full name and age private
📸 Ensure the background of photos or videos doesn't give away your address or location
📸 Avoid posting photos in school uniform or keep the uniform logo hidden
📸 Only share images of your children with people you know and trust