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Social Changes and Emotional Changes: What to Expect in Adolescence During adolescence, you’ll notice changes in the way your child interacts with family, friends and peers. Every child’s social and emotional development is different. Your child’s development is shaped by your child’s unique combination of genes, brain development, environment, experiences with family and friends, and […]
Social Changes and Emotional Changes: What to Expect in Adolescence During adolescence, you’ll …
Did you know… It’s normal for teenagers to worry about things. Some common teenage issues are schoolwork, stress, bullying and body image. If your child’s worry about teenage issues won’t go away, you can do lots of things to help. What your child is worrying about: top teenage issues The teenage years are a time […]
Did you know... It’s normal for teenagers to worry about things. Some common teenage issues are …
Understanding school-age children: the basics At school, your child is busy learning and making friends. This includes trying to understand the rules of life, learning about manners, values and what’s right and wrong, and finding role models like teachers and other trusted grown-ups. At the same time, your child’s brain is developing rapidly, bringing increased […]
Understanding school-age children: the basics At school, your child is busy learning and making …
Anxiety disorders in teenagers are serious mental health problems. An anxiety disorder affects how a young person thinks, feels and behaves. It’s important to seek professional help if you see any of the warning signs of anxiety disorders in your child. Normal anxiety, anxiety problems and anxiety disorders in teenagers Most normal anxiety is short-lived […]
Anxiety disorders in teenagers are serious mental health problems. An anxiety disorder affects how a …
‘Who said you could wear my clothes?’ ‘Get out of my room!’ ‘You’ve been on the computer for hours!’ It’s normal for teenage siblings to fight over all sorts of things. Teenage siblings argue just as much as younger children, but they tend to fight about different things. They might also use different and more […]
‘Who said you could wear my clothes?’ ‘Get out of my room!’ ‘You’ve been on the computer for …
Learn the Signs of Depression in Teens and How You Can Help Teenagers face a host of pressures, from the changes of puberty to questions about who they are and where they fit in. With all this turmoil and uncertainty, it isn’t always easy to differentiate between depression and normal teenage growing pains. But teen […]
Learn the Signs of Depression in Teens and How You Can Help Teenagers face a host of pressures, …
Hannah was Anxious in Groups Hannah is a year 9 student who attended Bridging the Gap’s intensive 8 week program for High School students; “I Can”. Hannah’s teachers referred her to the program as she was becoming less and less…
Teenagers live in a culture where boundaries seem to be non-existent. So, teaching them about your own personal boundaries will help them think about developing their own boundaries and how to respect other people’s personal space, time and belongings. When…
As of December 2016, people who are currently receiving the NDIS package can now come to Bridging the Gap for funded Counselling sessions. The NDIS enables people with disability to take charge of their future, to live the life they choose.…
