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Behavior

Parent taking notes while observing their child’s behaviour

Observing Your Child’s Behaviour: A 14-Day Plan

Observing your child’s behaviour for 14 days can help organise everyday observations before speaking with a psychologist or paediatrician. This simple plan shows how to take brief notes without judging individual difficult moments.

Oct 01, 2026 16 min read

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Child Behaviour

Behavior

Parent using an ABC behaviour diary to observe a child's challenging moments

The ABCs of Child Behaviour: A Simple Problem Observation Diary

Learn how to use the ABC model to observe challenging moments more calmly and spot patterns in your child’s behaviour. A simple diary can help you understand what happened before, during and after a difficult reaction.

Oct 01, 2026 14 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Parent calmly supporting a child during a difficult moment

Why Does My Child Behave This Way? 5 Functions of Behaviour

Challenging behaviour does not have to mean your child is being naughty or trying to get their way. Learn to look beyond labels and understand what may be behind shouting, refusal, throwing things, or sibling conflict.

Oct 01, 2026 17 min read

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Child Mental Health

Behavior

Parent supporting a child experiencing strong emotions

When Should You Take Your Child to a Psychologist? Red Flags in Behaviour

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 to book a consultation.

Oct 01, 2026 13 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Triggers of Challenging Behaviour in Children: Hunger or Tiredness?

Strong reactions are not always simply a child’s unwillingness to cooperate. Learn how hunger, thirst, tiredness, noise, rushing and changes to plans can affect behaviour—and how to respond while keeping clear boundaries.

Oct 01, 2026 15 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Parent helping a child cope with losing a game

Does Your Child Struggle to Lose? How to Help Them Cope with Anger After Losing

Losing a game can trigger tears, shouting or frustration in children. Learn how to support your child through disappointment, set clear boundaries and help them manage big emotions.

Oct 01, 2026 13 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Parent calmly responding to a child throwing toys

Does Your Child Throw Toys? How to Respond Step by Step

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, calmly stop the behaviour and set clear boundaries.

Oct 01, 2026 14 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Parent helping a child transition after screen time ends

Meltdown When the Show Ends: How to Help Your Child Transition Between Activities

The end of a show can trigger big emotions in children, from tears and shouting to refusing to cooperate. Learn why transitions can be hard and how to support your child calmly and consistently.

Oct 01, 2026 14 min read

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Parenting

Behavior

Parent calmly separating siblings during an argument

Sibling Fights: When to Step In During Children’s Arguments

Do your children fight, and do household arguments quickly turn into shouting, pushing or tears? Learn when to let siblings work things out and when an adult needs to step in calmly to keep everyone safe.

Oct 01, 2026 14 min read

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