Collett Smart

🎥 Why won't my child talk to me? 1 min read

Psychologist Collett Smart talks us through developmental stages and how to help your child open up. 

🎥 Raising resilient kids 1 min read

There's no better foundation for success than to learn resilience and to bounce back from failure. 

🎥 Coping with rejection 1 min read

Dealing with rejection can be incredibly challenging for children. No child should suffer without help. Learn these strategies to help your child. 

Talking to your children about COVID-19 8 min read

We can't shield them from the information, but our resident psychologist suggests ways to steer them away from fear.

🎥 Selfies: Surprisingly good? 1 min read

Selfies get a lot of bad press in the news. But are they as bad as we make out? Psychologist Collett Smart explores this issue.

🎥 Expert formula to building good character in children 1 min read

Character counts! Psychologist Collet Smart discusses her research on how to teach children character. 

🎥 Handling losing at sports 1 min read

Don't be a sore loser. Best strategies to help children to overcome losing in sports.

🎥 When should you let teenagers drink alcohol? 1 min read

Alcohol is detrimental to a teenagers brain. Learn effective ways to think before they drink. 

🎥 Children and anxiety 1 min read

Anxiety is a serious mental health disorder that can affect children. Learn about what its symptoms, effects and how to help your child with this treatable condition. 

🎥Helping your son with bullying 1 min read

Whether it's online, in school or on the playing field, boys can be susceptible to bullying. Learn the signs and how to help your son through this time. 

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🎥 Mums At The Table TV Show — 1 March 2020

Baby colic: How to soothe your baby | Exercise during pregnancy: Do's & don'ts! | My child won't eat! What to do | Lunchbox ideas : Mexican lunchbox | Selfies: Surprisingly good? Catch up on previous episodes

Recipe of the Week

🎥 No bake vegan bliss balls — Cooking with Gia and Olive 1 min read

This super cheap, vegan no-bake bliss ball recipe is the perfect snack for the family. Also known as protein/energy balls, this recipe is packed with flavour and goodness. ;

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🎥 Returning to school after COVID-19: How to help your child 1 min read

Restrictions are easing, schools are reopening. But not all children are looking forward to going back to school, especially those who are already struggling with school anxiety to begin with. Psychologist Collett Smart talks about how to manage the transition for your child...