by Sophie Banfield | February 23, 2019 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

Many parents find it difficult that despite their pleas and requests trying to appeal to their child’s better nature, their child still doesn’t do what they ask. Most people have a preference for collaborating with others and being part of a group.  Social motivation...

by Sophie Banfield | April 17, 2018 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

Throughout the pregnancy, you’ll have constant support, advice and guidance as parents-to-be from a whole host of people. From your doctor and midwife, antenatal classes, books and resources, family members and friends. Getting through pregnancy can feel like a breeze...

by Sophie Banfield | March 28, 2018 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

As a parent, it’s important to understand how your presence in your child’s life has a lasting impact on their early and ongoing development and behaviour. Unfortunately, the role of the father is still consistently under-represented in various health and...

by Sophie Banfield | January 26, 2018 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

Ten tips for getting ‘back to school’ ready! With the 2018 school year just a few weeks away, it’s essential to start getting back into routines that will assist our children with the transition from the holidays to school. Getting back to school can be as tricky for...

by Sophie Banfield | January 5, 2018 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

The Baby Ready, Baby Steady, Baby GO! Developmental Workshop series for expectant and experienced parents includes 3 workshops over the first year (you can attend 1, 2 or all 3)

by Sophie Banfield | January 1, 2018 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

Screen Time & Your Child: What you need to know We’re living in a digital age and there are many benefits to that, but there’s a rising concern about the amount of time we spend in front of screens. It’s one thing to spend your day in front of a computer for work, but...

by Sophie Banfield | June 29, 2017 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

by Ivan Mathieson It is difficult to find a parent who doesn’t have something to say about the challenges of managing screen time with their children. As such, it is not surprising that Dr Anthea Rhodes and a team of researchers at the Royal children’s Hospital, has...

by Sophie Banfield | June 10, 2017 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

Making Anxiety Management Part of Your Everyday Routine When I speak to parents about managing anxiety they often report that their children don’t use the strategies when they are highly anxious or emotionally and behaviourally dysregulated.  When someone is already...

by Sophie Banfield | March 30, 2017 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

We would like to welcome Amber to our team.  She will be working as a receptionist and joins Melinda and Gail in the administration team.  Amber will be working on Tuesdays and will at times take on the role on other days of the week.  Amber has previously worked in a...

by Sophie Banfield | March 30, 2017 | Practice Information | 0 Comments

I recently had the privilege of attending a workshop in Louisiana, USA with a group of professionals passionate about helping young people struggling to manage with Tourette Disorder. The workshop was facilitated by Professor Douglas Woods, a psychologist who has been...