by Jessica Buster | May 13, 2021 | Child Psychology
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report on Australia’s Children (2020) indicated that in 2013-2014 almost 14% of 4-11-year-olds experienced mental illness, and in 2015 7.4% of 0-14-year-olds had some level of disability. It is no surprise then that many...
by Jessica Buster | Mar 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Child Psychology, Children
Many enquiries are often made to support children with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Indeed, these neurodiverse children can display some challenging behaviour and experience difficulties with their wellbeing. However, other common...
by Jessica Buster | Jan 28, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Care
Finally, 2020 is over and 2021 is here! I notice in myself and in conversation with family and friends a sense of hope about what this year could bring. That it could be different to 2020. Last year was full of change, uncertainty, and stress; so, I have spent some...
by Jessica Buster | Nov 9, 2020 | Child Psychology, Children, Self-Care
Children are amazing learners. They are making sense of the world through observation, exploration, experimentation, play, and stories. Stories, in particular, are a great tool to help communicate complex concepts. It’s not just the age-appropriate language and...
by Jessica Buster | Sep 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Children, Relationships
What is Bullying? As children grow and learn, they are constantly navigating social relationships and learning how to interact with others. Sadly, for many children, this also means learning to cope with bullies. Bullying is a pattern of behaviour – it is a set of...
