by Debbie Hopper | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog
Big emotions and adolescence go together; it’s a fact of life, and we’ve all been through it. But how we get through it is crucial for emotional success as an adult, and that’s where parents and carers play a vital role in helping teens to learn emotional literacy....
by Debbie Hopper | Jun 23, 2022 | Blog
Test anxiety is real. Just ask any student who’s looking forward to the end of the term with dread. As pressure mounts and the assessments pile up, many students are all too familiar with the feelings of anxiety that accompany them. Even good students often feel...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog
Postural sway is a natural function of the body’s balance mechanism. It’s one of the key reasons we can stand upright and is crucial for balance and movement. But what happens when it doesn’t work the way it should? And why are some groups of people more prone to...
by Liza Clutario | Mar 18, 2022 | Anxiety, Child Behaviour, Podcast
Episode 57 – Recovery After the Floods This episode of the Superstar Practical Strategies helps parents check if their child is experiencing anxiety and teaches how to manage after experiencing or knowing someone affected by the floods. After a flood,...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog
After a flood, many families will take time to recover. This will depend partly on the level of trauma a family suffered during the actual event, and how quickly life can return to normal after the event. For people who had to evacuate their homes, those whose homes...