Q&A: Prenatal depression

Posted on March 21, 2019

Parent Question: Is there such a thing as PRE-natal depression? I’m six month pregnant with our second baby and I can’t help feel down. I’m upset that I feel depressed when I feel I should be happy having a second child. This …
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Anxious Children

Posted on February 2, 2019

Most children are afraid of the dark at times.  Some kids go through fears of the monsters under the bed or creatures in the bedroom cupboard.  These fears usually last a few months but soon go away.  But at times …
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Q&A: Best time to start toilet training

Posted on June 28, 2012

When the best to start potty training? I’ve had friends who started potty training early and had a hard time of it and also had friends who waited too long (just before kindy). From a professional standpoint, what is the …
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Expert Advice: Social Skills

Posted on June 5, 2012

Parents are often asking for advice and ‘what should I do when……’ questions about their child and situations that involve them getting on with other kids, or talking to, interacting with them.  These are ‘Social Skills’ The What and Why …
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Easy Toilet Training: By Dr. Janet Hall

Posted on April 27, 2012

Simple words that can instil extreme embarrassment in any parent. For some parents a certificate of dryness for their toddler would be more significant than a University degree or winning the ‘trip of a lifetime’ to Disneyland! For these upset …
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Q&A: Separation anxiety at 7 months

Posted on March 21, 2012

Parent Questions:  My 7-month-old baby cries every time I leave the house. My husband can’t watch her at all because she screams for hours while I’m away. Is it possible that she’s in a mommy-only phase, even though she’s so young? …
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