06 Apr 2018 Dispelling myths of Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. In this Vlog Dr Cassidy dispels 4 common myths associated with autism. ...
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23 Mar 2018 How to be happy
This week's Vlog focuses on the problems with focusing on trying to be being happy. There are 3 myths that pervade in our society that actually get in the way...
16 Mar 2018 How to protect children from cyberbullying
A recent survey of parents found that parents are more concerned about their children being bullied online than they are about drugs and alcohol. In this video Dr Cassidy discusses...
02 Mar 2018 The business of raising a child (successfully co-parenting in separated families)
Parental separation brings with it many challenges and difficulties for both parents and children. It’s not easy to create new parenting arrangements when a relationship breaks down, especially if there...
09 Feb 2018 Helping children who find it hard to say goodbye
All children at some point in their development are likely to experience some anxiety about being separated from their primary carer. It’s common and normal among babies and toddlers. A few...
05 Jan 2018 How to live a rich and meaningful life
This Vlog focuses on the difference between values and goals and the importance of knowing what it is that matters to us. ...
30 Jun 2017 Helping Children Bounce Back
We all face difficulties in our lives. Children are not immune to this. Building resilience in our children is vital to their future wellbeing. What is resilience? Resilience refers to a child’s...
02 Jun 2017 Am I SAD? or is it just the winter blues?
When your mood seems to be falling as fast as the thermometer, it may be time to stop and consider what’s going on. The onset of winter weather, darker shorter...
26 Mar 2017 Easter is a time for rituals and family
Whether or not you celebrate Easter in a religious sense, the extra time away from work and school create an ideal time for developing rituals and traditions for families. As...
12 Mar 2017 How much screen time should my child have?
A common questioned posed to me is “how much screen time should by child have?” And my answer has always been that depends. Previously paediatricians and other regulatory bodies recommended...