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5 Myths About Starting Therapy for Kids That Are Making Parents Nervous
By Emily Hanlon If thinking about therapy for your child makes you break into a cold sweat, welcome! You’re officially a normal, caring...

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Jun 114 min read


So, You Want to Become a Psychologist in Australia? Here’s the Path (And the Real Talk About How Hard It Is)
By Emily Hanlon The Psychology Pathway Is a Labyrinth (But You’ve Got This) If you’ve made it this far into a psychology degree,...

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Jun 47 min read


The Hidden Signs of ADHD in Women Most People Miss, And Why Diagnosis Often Comes Late
By Emily Hanlon ADHD is often associated with hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and visible distraction. But for many women, it looks nothing...

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May 133 min read


Why I Don’t Use a One-Size-Fits-All Approach for ADHD in Girls, And What I Do Instead
By Emily Hanlon When working with ADHD, especially in girls, there is no “universal checklist” that neatly fits every individual. Yet, so...

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May 123 min read


What ADHD in Females Really Looks Like: Understanding the Missed Signs and How to Get Support
By Emily Hanlon When most people think of ADHD, they picture a hyperactive young boy bouncing around a classroom. But what if ADHD looked...

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May 63 min read


5 Myths About Starting Therapy for Kids That Are Making Parents Nervous
By Emily Hanlon If thinking about therapy for your child makes you break into a cold sweat, welcome! You’re officially a normal, caring...

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Apr 244 min read


Why I Don’t Use Traditional Recommendation Templates Anymore, And What I Do Instead
By Emily Hanlon When I was first learning to write reports as a clinician, I relied heavily on the templates I was given...ones focused...

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Apr 142 min read


What Are Tailored Recommendations? A Complete Guide for Clinicians
By Emily Hanlon In today’s clinical landscape, especially for early-career allied health professionals, there’s a growing push (and...

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Apr 33 min read


Separation Anxiety vs. Difficulty Separating: Understanding the Difference
By Emily Hanlon If you've ever witnessed a child struggling at drop-off, clinging to you with teary eyes, you may have asked yourself: Is...

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Mar 103 min read


The Power of Labels: Why We Should Rethink How We Describe Children
By Emily Hanlon When we label a child with an adjective, we’re not just describing their behaviour; we’re defining who they are. Phrases...

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Mar 46 min read


7 Myths About School Refusal and 'School Can't' That Are Holding Parents Back
By Emily Hanlon Let’s Bust the Myths About School Refusal When it comes to school refusal and “school can’t,” misinformation can hold...

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Feb 243 min read


The Secrets to Addressing School Refusal No One Talks About
By Emily Hanlon The Hidden Truths About School Refusal School refusal is more than a refusal to attend, it’s a cry for help. But many...

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Feb 194 min read


What Parents and Clinicians Need to Know About the Emotional Side of School 'Can't'
By Emily Hanlon Let's start off by making sure we understand the difference between school refusal and school can't: Imagine a child who...

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Feb 164 min read


The Step-by-Step Guide to Supporting a Child Through School Refusal
By Emily Hanlon You’re Not Alone in This School refusal can feel overwhelming, both for parents trying to help their children and for...

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Feb 114 min read


Why I Don’t Recommend 'Pushing Through' School Refusal (And What to Do Instead)
By Emily Hanlon As the school year kicks off, many children are settling back into routines, reconnecting with friends, and adjusting to...

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Feb 63 min read


What is a Mental Health Examination? Purpose, Process, and Free Downloadable Template
By Emily Hanlon When it comes to mental health care, one of the most important tools a psychologist can have is a structured mental...

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Jan 105 min read


7 Powerful Journaling Reflection Prompts to Help Teens Build Self-Awareness and Gratitude
By Emily Hanlon Are you ready to help kids and teens unlock their true potential and achieve their goals? Journaling reflection isn’t...

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Dec 17, 20245 min read


PICTURE BOOKS FOR BIG LIFE LESSONS
Children are naturally curious and full of questions. Sometimes, though, we might not always have the answers they’re looking for. If...

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Oct 30, 20241 min read


Understanding Selective Eating in Children: Building Confidence in Mealtime
By Emily Hanlon Just when you think you’re on a parenting roll, kids throw a spanner in the works. I can’t be alone with that feeling,...

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Jun 10, 20246 min read


Navigating Transitions & Starting School
By Danica from Little Bloom Consultancy Transitions are “times of significant change, such as when children first attend early childhood...

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May 26, 20243 min read
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