Practical educational materials for everyday challenges with children and teenagers of all ages.
Observing your child’s behaviour for 14 days can help you organise everyday observations before speaking with a psychologist or paediatrician. This article offers a simple plan for making brief, non-judgemental notes.
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Learn how an ABC behavior journal can help you calmly observe challenging moments and notice patterns such as tiredness, hunger, noise, rushing, or changes in routine.
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Challenging behaviour does not have to mean your child is being deliberately difficult. Learn to look beyond labels and understand what may be behind shouting, refusing, throwing things or conflict.
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Strong emotions, shouting, crying or refusing to cooperate do not always mean a child needs professional support. Learn which behavioural red flags are worth noticing and when it may be helpful to book a consultation.
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Strong reactions from a child are not always simply a refusal to cooperate. Learn to recognise triggers such as hunger, thirst, tiredness, noise and sudden changes of plan—and respond while keeping clear boundaries.
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Losing a game can lead to tears, shouting, stomping or refusing to continue playing. Learn how to support your child through disappointment, set clear boundaries and help them manage big feelings.
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Does your child throw toys, blocks, cups or other objects, and you’re not sure how to respond without shouting? Learn how to keep everyone safe, set a clear limit calmly and understand what may be behind this behaviour.
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Ending screen time can bring big emotions—tears, shouting, or refusal to cooperate. Learn why transitions can be hard and how to help your child move more calmly from one activity to the next.
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Are your children fighting, with a family argument quickly turning into shouting, pushing or tears? Learn when to let siblings work things out and when a calm adult intervention is needed.
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