The Day the Crayons Quit!
A lover of children’s stories, this book by Drew Daywalt provides a wonderful message to children about empathy and conflict management....
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Encouraging and supporting children in South Perth
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
Star Trek
When I was younger, one of my favourite shows was Star Trek. I do love sci-fi and this show had such a positive effect on me as a child....
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Jun 30, 20222 min read
Notting Hill
Last week I rewatched one of my favourite films Notting Hill and can’t quite believe that I saw it in the cinema over 20 years ago! Being...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read
Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine is a stage play and film written by Willy Russell. It is a story that centres around a woman in her middle age years...
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Feb 22, 20223 min read
Heart in a Bottle
Heart in a Bottle is a touching story by one of my favourite children’s authors – Oliver Jeffers. It is a story that offers a relatable...
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Nov 30, 20213 min read
Groundhog Day
One evening a few weeks ago, I noticed that Channel 7 were showing that classic time loop movie- Groundhog Day. For those who have not...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
Goal!
I love watching football in my free time. I am always amazed at the players' discipline, determination and perseverance whenever they...
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Sep 8, 20213 min read
Thoughts about Paddington Bear
The story of Paddington Bear has captured the hearts of children and adults all across the world for decades. After all, it is hard not...
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Jul 14, 20213 min read
Chasing the Eternal Carrot
A few days ago I re-watched an episode of the TV show Frasier. For those unfamiliar with the show, radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane and...
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May 31, 20213 min read
Superheroes
You may be thinking “Why is Kate writing a blog about superheroes?” and “How can they help us in the real world? Superheroes are...
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Apr 29, 20213 min read
Grief and Loss
As a therapist, the topic of grief and loss is discussed on countless occasions. Sadly, as COVID-19 continues to rage around the world,...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
Are you Afraid of the Dark?
I would imagine that many of us at some stage of our lives have been afraid of the dark. It is most common in children between the ages...
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Feb 25, 20213 min read
Teamwork
No matter how a family is made up, each member plays a unique role in the function and structure of the family. Individual traits, skills...
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Jan 27, 20213 min read
The Gruffalo
Back when I was a class teacher, whenever there was a free moment in the classroom, the children would request a reading of The Gruffalo....
katevandamme
Dec 10, 20203 min read
White Christmas
For me, the holidays are not complete without one of my favourite Christmas films...Irving Berlin’s White Christmas with Bing Crosby and...
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Nov 26, 20203 min read
The Detectorists
A few months ago, I shared a blog post on hope. You may remember a song suggested in that post by Johnny Flynn from a tv show called The...
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Oct 9, 20202 min read
Lost and Found
Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers is another one of my favourite children’s books (yes I do have quite collection). If you have not read...
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Sep 17, 20202 min read
Same Page Technique
Communication within a family can often breakdown for a number of reasons and I am sure we have all experienced this at some point of our...
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Sep 1, 20202 min read
Hope Springs
As we say goodbye to winter and approach the start of spring here in Australia, I am reminded how much this season is linked with hope....
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Aug 13, 20203 min read
Quantum Leap
Being able to relax is really important. Some people love to play an instrument, chat with friends or go for a walk along the beach. I...
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