The Gheorg Blog

Among the busyness of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget to take time to slow down and reflect on how we’re feeling. Read some suggestions for kids to learn how to calm themselves and regulate their emotions.

This has been a guest post from Sarah Elliott from Melbourne Edge. There are different types of trauma which result in differing impacts on children and different symptoms and signs exhibited. Identifying the trauma type and symptoms can let us know what support is needed. Read more about trauma and it's relationship to anxiety in children.

All 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.

Anxiety 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.

We 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.

As 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.