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Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist

Assessments: Psychoeducational, Career/Subject Choice, School Readiness, Adult ADHD, Assessment Accommodations (All Curriculums). Website: www.edpsych.education

Therapy for all ages, Parent Guidance, Infant Mental Health Support

26/01/2026

As routines become more established, families often expect stress to ease. Instead, this is the point where tension can surface more clearly. Fatigue accumulates, emotional reserves run low, and everyone has been managing demands for several weeks. 🧠

Children may become more reactive, withdrawn, or oppositional. Parents may feel short-tempered, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. These responses are not signs of failure. They are indicators that the family system has been under sustained pressure.

Understanding this phase helps families respond with compassion rather than blame. Emotional regulation, communication, and connection often need intentional attention once routines are fully underway.

Acknowledging shared stress allows families to reset expectations, strengthen support, and reduce unnecessary conflict as the year continues.

23/01/2026

By this point in January, many adults are fully back at work, yet still feeling mentally and emotionally stretched. Emails are piling up, expectations are clear again, and the pace has shifted quickly from rest to responsibility. 💭

Rest changes us, and returning to structure takes time. Feeling tired, unfocused, or overwhelmed does not mean you are failing. It means you are recalibrating.

Adjustment requires compassion. Pausing, even briefly, helps regulate stress and restore clarity. Small moments of rest and self-awareness during the workday can make a meaningful difference to emotional wellbeing.

Settling back into work is not about immediate productivity. It is about rebuilding rhythm and balance in a way that feels sustainable.

21/01/2026

Adult therapy offers a confidential space to explore work-related stress, emotional fatigue, anxiety, and the pressure that often accompanies returning to routine. Therapy supports adults in understanding emotional patterns, developing coping strategies, and restoring a sense of balance. 🌿

Many adults seek therapy not because something is wrong, but because they want to feel more grounded, focused, and emotionally resilient as demands increase. Therapy provides space to pause, reflect, and recalibrate before stress becomes overwhelming.

Early emotional support can make a meaningful difference in how the year unfolds. Addressing stress now helps prevent burnout later.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

19/01/2026

Returning to work after time away often highlights stress more sharply than expected. During rest periods, mental load decreases. When responsibilities return suddenly, the nervous system may respond with tension, irritability, reduced concentration, or emotional fatigue. 🧠

Adults often push through these signs, believing they should already be coping. In reality, stress responses during re-entry are common and normal. The brain needs time to re-engage with sustained attention, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

Ignoring these signals can increase the risk of burnout later in the year. Recognising them early allows adults to respond with healthier strategies, such as pacing workload, setting boundaries, and prioritising emotional wellbeing alongside productivity.

Understanding work-related stress helps reduce self-criticism and supports more balanced adjustment back into routine.

16/01/2026

As families move deeper into January routines, it is easy to underestimate the impact of small, everyday actions. A calmer morning, a reassuring word, a moment of patience before responding. These things may feel ordinary, but they matter deeply. 🌱

This quote is a reminder that progress does not always come from big changes. It often comes from small, consistent choices that create emotional safety and predictability. For children returning to school, these moments help them feel secure as they adjust to expectations and routines. For adults returning to work, they support steadiness during a busy and demanding period.

Adjustment is rarely instant. It builds gradually through repetition, reassurance, and support. Each day that routines are held with care, confidence strengthens quietly in the background.

You do not need to do everything at once. What you do today, even in small ways, is already making a difference.

14/01/2026

Child therapy offers a safe, age-appropriate space where children can express emotions, develop emotional language, and learn coping skills. Through play, conversation, and therapeutic interaction, children gain tools to manage feelings that may feel overwhelming. 💛

Through play, guided conversation, and therapeutic interaction, children are supported in understanding their feelings, building emotional awareness, and developing healthier ways of coping. The focus is not on correcting behaviour, but understanding what sits beneath it.

Early emotional support can make a meaningful difference to a child’s wellbeing and development.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

12/01/2026

As the first week of school approaches, many children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. These emotions often show up in subtle ways such as irritability, withdrawal, sleep difficulties, or physical complaints like headaches or tummy aches. 💛

Emotional readiness develops when children feel supported, heard, and reassured. Preparing emotionally does not mean eliminating nerves. It means helping children understand that mixed feelings are normal and manageable.

Simple support strategies include talking through what the school day may look like, keeping mornings calm and predictable, and avoiding unrealistic expectations. Emotional safety allows children to focus, learn, and engage more confidently once school begins.

A calm emotional start creates the foundation for adjustment, resilience, and learning throughout the term.

09/01/2026

The return to school and work can feel overwhelming, especially in the early weeks when routines are still finding their rhythm. One of the most effective ways to support both children and adults during this time is to focus on consistency over perfection. 🌱

Rather than trying to fix everything at once, choose one or two anchor points in the day that stay the same. This could be a predictable morning routine, a consistent bedtime, or a calm check-in after school. These small points of predictability help the nervous system settle and reduce emotional overload.

For children, consistency builds a sense of safety. Knowing what comes next makes transitions feel less threatening and supports emotional regulation. For adults, it reduces decision fatigue and creates a feeling of control during busy periods.

Routine does not need to be rigid to be effective. Gentle structure, repeated daily, allows confidence to grow naturally. Settling back in is not about getting it right immediately. It is about creating stability, one steady habit at a time.

07/01/2026

As the school year approaches, many parents find themselves reflecting on the year that has passed. Learning challenges, emotional distress linked to schoolwork, or patterns of inconsistent performance often become clearer during these quieter moments of reflection. 📘

A Psychoeducational Assessments provides a comprehensive understanding of how a child learns, processes information, and manages academic demands. It helps move families away from uncertainty and toward clarity.

These assessments explore cognitive strengths, learning needs, emotional factors, and academic skills. They offer practical, individualised recommendations that support both the child and the school environment.

Beginning the school year with insight allows support to be implemented early. It reduces anxiety, builds confidence, and helps learners feel understood rather than pressured.

📞 Book a consultation at https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621.

05/01/2026

The days between the end of one year and the full start of the next often feel emotionally unsettled. Routines are looser, expectations are unclear, and the return to structure is still approaching. This in-between period is where emotions often surface most clearly. 💭

Children may appear more sensitive, irritable, or unsure. Teenagers may withdraw, become quieter, or seem resistant. Adults often notice lingering fatigue or a sense of emotional heaviness that makes planning feel difficult. These responses are not signs of unpreparedness. They are signs of transition.

Emotional readiness is not created by rushing back into routine. It is supported through predictability, reassurance, and small points of stability.

Simple practices can help regulate the nervous system during this time:

🌿 Keeping sleep and mealtimes consistent
🌿 Allowing days to remain predictable but relaxed
🌿 Naming emotions without trying to fix them
🌿 Talking gently about what lies ahead

When transitions are handled with care, children and adults are better able to engage with change when it arrives. Emotional readiness does not happen overnight. It is built slowly, through safety and support.

02/01/2026

The start of a new year can feel overwhelming when you think about everything ahead. This quote reminds us that progress begins with one small, manageable action. You do not need to transform your entire routine at once. You only need to begin.

Whether you are supporting a child returning to school, navigating your own work responsibilities, or focusing on emotional health, the first step is often the simplest. Set one intention. Make one gentle adjustment. Take one step forward.

Small changes, repeated consistently, create meaningful growth.

Let this be your reminder that you are capable of steady, sustainable progress this year. 💛

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist.

As we step into 2026, we hope the year brings you steadiness, renewed energy, and moments of meaningful connection. The start of a new year often encourages reflection. It is a chance to consider what supported your wellbeing last year and what you would like to carry forward into the months ahead.

We look forward to walking alongside you and your family in 2026, offering guidance, insight, and care as you navigate learning, growth, and emotional health.

Wishing you clarity, balance, and gentle beginnings. 💚

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