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Stacking the deck: what we actually pass on to our children
On luck, advantage, and the early architecture of a child’s nervous system. A friend told me recently that his life had worked out partly because the right things had gone his way. His partner called it luck. He resisted the word, and so did I. What people often describe as… Read More ⇢
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ADHD Is a Family Story. We Keep Telling Only Half of It.
ABC’s Four Corners aired “Attention Deficit” in April. Norman Swan, UNSW data, a national map of adult ADHD medication use that should unsettle anyone working in this space. The proportion of Australian adults being treated for ADHD has increased more than six-fold since 2017. In some Western Australian postcodes, over… Read More ⇢
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Why Parenting, Not Schooling, Will Shape Who Thrives in the AI Era
Fire changed our tools. AI is changing development. If you are a parent and something feels different, you are not imagining it. Read More ⇢
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How to Build a Successful NDIS Plan for Your Child with Autism
For families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be life-changing. But it can also be overwhelming. Read More ⇢
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Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an NDIS Provider for Your Child
Choosing the right NDIS provider for your child isn’t just about funding or convenience — it’s about finding a team that truly understands your child’s unique brain, emotions, and relationships. Read More ⇢
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The Best NDIS Supports for Families with Kids Who Have Autism (ASD)
Navigating the NDIS as a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be both empowering and overwhelming. Read More ⇢
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Changing Systems Through Relationships: Building Relational Teams in Care Organisations
We help organisations build cultures of safety, reflection, and compassion. Using DDP principles, our training transforms teams from reactive to relational. Read More ⇢
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Healing Begins at Home: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health Through Connection
At Relational Minds, our model of working through parents empowers families to restore calm, confidence, and connection. Read More ⇢
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From Chaos to Connection: How Parent Coaching Builds Family Confidence
For many parents raising children with ADHD or Autism, daily life can feel like a cycle of frustration, guilt, and exhaustion. Read More ⇢
Meet DoctorBertie
Child Psychiatrist, Paediatrician, and Parent ally. Translating Neurobiology for families and influencing decision makers to build a more hopeful world for children. This is where I write about what I see in the consulting room, what I think about in child mental health, and occasionally, what I notice about life along the way.
