
When to take your child to hospital
The decision to take your child to hospital is difficult and this post attempts to help the parent who is unsure. Those symptoms such as cough, fever, or vomiting are common but occasionally may herald the onset of a more serious condition.

Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. It is a feeling of uneasiness in situations that maybe dangerous or threatening. It becomes a disorder when the anxiety interferes with day to day functioning and happiness. When managed effectively there is good evidence this will be of lifelong benefit

Parenting The Older Child & Adolescent
From the Child's perspective
As children become independent, develop socialisation skills, and negotiate their peer groups, they will develop self evaluation skills that can affect their emotions and self esteem. Many older children will…

Managing The Toddler And Small Child
Introduction
Guidelines to managing the Toddler.
This section will primarily deal with the parenting challenges presented by the young child. The most common concerns that parent's have include:
1. Tantrums
2. Lashing…

Parenting Discussion
Parenting is not easy. It requires patience, calmness (at least on the outside) and the rewards will take time. Our World nowadays consists of fast fixes, easy solutions, and information at our fingertips, and advice from social…

Behaviour Problems in children.
Parenting concerns
Parenting Discusson
Some tips and ideas - coming soon
The toddler and Small Child
The Older child
Behaviour Disorders
Anxiety Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autistic Spectrum Disord…

Behaviour Disorders, Where to Start
What is a disorder ?
Behaviour disorder is also referred to as a child mental health disorder or neurodevelopmental disorder. It means that the problem affects the child at home, school and in most situations. The child has difficulties…

Attention Deficit Disorder
Assessment
ADD is usually suspected during early school years where parents, teachers and others involved in the child's care feel the symptoms are significant, problematic and are age inappropriate. The symptoms include
Attention Deficit
Attentional…

Autistic spectrum disorder
What is it ?
Autism represents a neurodevelopmental disorder in the areas of communication, socialisation and restricted interests. It is generally thought of as a genetic condition [quote style="boxed" float="right"]The important…