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When a Child Won't Talk About Their Day: A Gentler Way Into Your Child's Inner World
Why does 'How was your day?' so often get a shrug? A clinical psychologist explains why direct questions can fall flat for kids — and a gentle, evidence-informed alternative that actually works.
Dr Germaine Gergis
Jun 245 min read


Understanding the Differences Between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & ADHD: Why It Matters for Adults, Teens, and Families
ASD and ADHD can overlap, but, they are different.
Dr Germaine Gergis
Jun 63 min read


Medicare Tips for Families: A Quick Guide to Reducing Out‑of‑Pocket Costs
Tips to make the most of Medicare benefits to reduce out of pocket costs. Use family pooling and book in sessions when you have met your safety net.
Dr Germaine Gergis
Jun 32 min read


What Children Really Need to Thrive: Understanding Core Emotional Needs
As parents, caregivers, educators, or mental health professionals, we all want children to thrive — emotionally, socially, and developmentally. But thriving doesn't just happen through academics or routines alone. It starts with something much deeper: meeting a child’s core emotional needs. These needs are the psychological nutrients every child requires to feel safe, valued, and emotionally well. When these needs are consistently met, children are more likely to develop conf
Dr Germaine Gergis
May 34 min read


Supporting Healthy Attachment: Foundations for Lifelong Wellbeing
Attachment—the deep emotional bond between individuals—plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional development, relationships, and sense of security throughout life. When nurtured early and consistently, healthy attachment serves as a strong foundation for wellbeing across the lifespan. Understanding Attachment Attachment theory, first developed by John Bowlby and later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, describes how our earliest relationships—usually with caregivers—shape the wa
Dr Germaine Gergis
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Understanding the Impact of the First 1,001 Days on Lifelong Mental Health
From the moment a baby is conceived until they turn two, something extraordinary happens — their brain develops faster than at any other...
Dr Germaine Gergis
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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