Vision Counselling and Psychology provides child counselling from our Rockingham office. Counselling for children and parents is available. Our counsellor can assist with a range of issues including – Behavioural issues and management for children 0-12 years Understanding your teenager Most parenting concerns Understanding child development (ages & stages) Toilet training Fussy eaters Sleeping issues … Read more
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship, particularly family relationships due to the amount of time spent together. Conflict is not necessarily bad, what matters is how you deal with conflict when it arises. There will be times where there is more conflict between a parent and child than usual, such as the ‘terrible twos’ … Read more
When a second child comes into your family it is not only a time for celebration but also possibly a time to heave a sigh of relief. At last, a playmate for your first child, a little person to help take the pressure off mummy. They’ll be best friends forever, right? Maybe, maybe not! It’s … Read more
Tantrums are extremely common in toddlers and pre-schoolers. They are how young children deal with difficult feelings. It helps to avoid situations that trigger your child’s tantrums, and to have a plan for managing them. There might not be a 100% success guarantee preventing tantrums by using the strategies below but they can help you encourage … Read more
Research suggests that the benefits of sharing family meals extend far beyond the nutritional health of the family. Shared family meals are invaluable to the psychological and social health of all members of the family and additionally serve as a protective factor for negative child and adolescent outcomes and for fostering positive outcomes What do … Read more
Blending the members of two families together to become a new step family can come with both joys and disappointments. Things often do not go to plan with children, and sometimes the parents themselves resisting the changes needed to become a new, functioning and happy family. Adjusting to the new family structure will take some … Read more
One of the many adorable challenges within our children: the only perspective in life is their own and no-one gets in the way. Things to Remember for Parenting a Strong Willed Child Children need love, attention and praise Children need boundaries, structure, and consistency Children need goals that are achievable Children need a positive safe … Read more
Bedtime can be one of the most challenging times of the day for parents. Both children and teenagers can have difficulties with bedtimes. There are many reasons why a child may not want to go to bed including; Fear of separation from parents Fear of the dark Lack of routine Associating bedtime with other activities … Read more
Being a parent can be enjoyable but at times quite frustrating. Most parents will agree there has been a time where they have lost their temper due to their child’s challenging behaviour. Such as a child who is set on the fact that he/she is not going to bed! Here are some tips to help … Read more
The journey from childhood to adolescence can be a chaotic experience for both the parent and child, due to range of physical and emotional changes occurring throughout this period. The transition from primary to high school transpires shifting values, including increased importance of social relationships and a desire for greater independence. For some children, difficulty … Read more
