Dr Louise Metcalf is the CEO and founder of Gheorg (pronounced “George”) – the first mobile app in Australia to deliver common therapy techniques and self-calming practices to empower kids to improve their long-term mental wellbeing. Read the media release for the app launch here.
Read MoreIn honour of Speech Pathology Week, we’re giving away children’s books! Gheorg are doing a giveaway for a kids book Kisses In Your Heart which was written by Chatabout Children founder and Speech Pathologist, Sonia Bestulic. To enter, like one of our social media posts. Competition has closed now.
Read MoreThis is a guest post from Debbie Hopper - a pediatric Occupational Therapist and founder of Life Skills 4 Kids. Debbie has won awards and regularly shares useful content through blogs, podcast and books. Find out: Why do kids love building forts/cubby houses, especially in these COVID times and how parents can create safe environments for kids.
Read MoreAll the uncertainty of 2020 has added another source of worry for many people, and especially children. It’s important to communicate regularly with your child about their worries and concerns, especially if your child is showing signs of anxiety. Here are eight strategies to keep in mind to help when talking to your child about anxiety.
Read MoreAnxiety among children has become increasingly common over the last decade. And 2020 has proven to be a challenging year. We know that childhood anxiety rates have increased to every second child now (UNICEF), and Gheorg is on a mission to help these kids.
Read MoreWe know that the number of children with anxiety in Australia has increased dramatically over the past decade and has experienced an increase in 2020 with COVID-19. So how do we distinguish between different forms of anxiety? Here’s a snapshot of seven common types of anxiety in children.
Read MoreAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift between learning in the classroom and online learning is a source of stress and anxiety for kids, teachers and parents alike. Here we unpack some of Dr Louise’s key insights and tips on how parents and teachers can help kids handle anxiety, continue to learn effectively, and maintain their wellbeing during these challenging times.
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