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Supporting Your Shy or Inhibited Preschooler: Understanding Anxiety and Building Confidence
As a parent, it can be concerning to see your preschool child struggle in social situations or avoid new experiences. If you’ve noticed...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 83 min read


"Optimising School Organisation: How Colour Coding Boosts Learning and Executive Function
Struggling to keep schoolwork organised? Colour coding can help!

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Feb 122 min read


Simple ADHD Hacks: 3 Easy Tools to Boost Focus & Productivity
Living with ADHD can feel like juggling a million thoughts at once—ideas pop up, tasks pile on, and staying on track can be a challenge....

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Feb 61 min read


"Mastering School Mornings: Tips for Building Strong Routines and Executive Function Skills"
These are excellent strategies for building strong executive function skills and fostering independence in school routines. Here's how...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jan 292 min read


“Mastering the ‘When…Then’ Strategy: A Simple Approach to Shaping Positive Behaviour in Kids”
The “When…then” strategy is a simple and effective way to encourage positive behaviour and teach children about the relationship between...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jan 211 min read


"Boosting Executive Function with Macro Wall Planning: A Visual Approach to Support Executive Function"
As children navigate through school and home life, they’re often asked to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at once. From...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jan 153 min read
"ADHD Unraveled: Understanding the Brain-Based Disorder of Attention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly affects children, although it can persist...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jun 10, 20232 min read
"Truth or Fiction? Understanding Childhood Lying and How to Navigate It"
Discovering that your child has been lying can be concerning for parents. It's important to address the behavior in a constructive and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jun 3, 20232 min read
"5 Mindful Activities for Children: Promoting Well-being and Resilience"
Here are five mindfulness activities that can be beneficial for children: Mindful Breathing: This is a simple activity that helps...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Jun 3, 20232 min read
"Navigating the Conversation: How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce"
Talking to your child about divorce can be a challenging and sensitive conversation. Here are some tips to help you navigate this...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
May 27, 20232 min read
"Empowering Little Emotions: Nurturing Emotional Literacy in Children for Lifelong Well-Being!"
Emotional literacy refers to the ability to understand, identify, and express emotions in oneself and others. It involves being able to...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
May 20, 20232 min read


"Beyond the Blues: Understanding Childhood Depression
Childhood depression, also known as pediatric depression, refers to a mental health condition characterized by persistent and pervasive...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
May 6, 20232 min read
"Anxiety Busters: Superhero Strategies to Help Your Child Soar Above Worries
There are various strategies that can help children with anxiety. Here are some effective approaches that parents, caregivers, and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 29, 20232 min read
"Cracking the Code of Childhood Anxiety: Unveiling the Signs of Anxious Kids!"
Childhood anxiety refers to excessive worry, fear, or distress in children that is persistent and interferes with their daily...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 22, 20231 min read
"Helping Kids Conquer Worries: Taming Childhood Anxiety One Step at a Time!"
There are various strategies that can help children with anxiety. Here are some effective approaches that parents, caregivers, and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 12, 20232 min read


"Breaking Free from the Worry Web: Understanding Childhood Anxiety Types"
Childhood anxiety can manifest in various types or forms, including: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Characterised by excessive and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 8, 20231 min read
"Temper Tantrums or Sensory Meltdowns? Understanding the Differences.
Tantrums and meltdowns are both challenging behaviours that may be displayed by children, but they differ in their underlying causes and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 8, 20232 min read
A Free Recording & Free Shipping At Our Online Store
At Leap For Kids we have an online shop with many of our favourite books including a number by Dawn Huebner, Clinical Psychologist and...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 24, 20201 min read


1:1 Sessions Now at Group Rates
A Leap for Kids we have provided a range of evidence based group programs for many children, teens and parents. As part of our response...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Apr 19, 20201 min read
Resources for Parents and Children in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With uncertainty brings fear, anxiety and increasingly uncomfortable feelings. With the spread of Coronavirus globally we will all be...

Emma Cooney, Psychologist
Mar 20, 20202 min read
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