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DR MARTINE...
aka THE MENTAL FIXER
You know that feeling when you read a blog post and think,
"That's me."
Or maybe it isn't?
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Follow The Mental Fixer stories of cafe infidelity, wrongful accusations of infidelity and life as working mum
....along with some great advice thrown in to help us all.
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COVID-19 Burnout
Do you think you might be suffering from COVID-19 burnout? Join the queue. Right behind me. I am head-in-the-sand done. Done with...
Dr Martine Prunty
Sep 29, 20214 min read
Coping with Hopelessness
Well everyone, it’s Groundhog Day. Again. Day 3 347 489. Or at least it feels like it. I’m sure I am not the only one that is losing...
Dr Martine Prunty
Sep 22, 20215 min read
The perils of exercise infidelity
Have you ever been tempted to cheat? At the moment Sydney we are in another lockdown. We have been locked down for a month so far, with...
Dr Martine Prunty
Sep 1, 20214 min read
Adjusting to a new sibling
It is to be expected that children, no matter their age, have a reaction to the birth of a sibling.
Dr Martine Prunty
Nov 1, 20203 min read
How to Help Kids when they are Angry
For little kids, anger can feel really big and sometimes overwhelming, which can lead to aggressive behaviours.
Dr Martine Prunty
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Children & Parental Separation
When families are faced with the situation of a parental separation, parents naturally ask what they can do to help their children
Dr Martine Prunty
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Coping with a Special Needs Diagnosis
The process of diagnosing a child with special needs can be a long one
Dr Martine Prunty
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Building Resilience in Children
Coping skills are how we think and behave to get through difficult situations. How can you help?
Dr Martine Prunty
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Helping Children when a Loved One Dies
Knowing what to do and how to support our children when a loved one dies can be very difficult,
Dr Martine Prunty
Jun 1, 20203 min read
I have officially become a COVID-19 Statistic
I have officially become a COVID-19 statistic. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I have joined the predictable ranks of Sydney mothers
Dr Martine Prunty
May 1, 20206 min read
How to nurture preschool social skills
Children who arrive at kindergarten with social competencies generally have an easier time forming relationships
Dr Martine Prunty
Mar 31, 20203 min read
HOW TO MANAGE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN TODDLERS
Essentially, young children lack the communication skills necessary to accurately express their frustrations in order to be understood
Dr Martine Prunty
Feb 29, 20202 min read
SCREEN TIME: HOW MUCH IS OK FOR PRESCHOOLERS?
We are all aware that screens have become a part of everyday life so it is important to understand their impact on your children
Dr Martine Prunty
Jan 31, 20202 min read
Separation & Anxiety
It’s that time of the year again, a time for transition, progression or change of some kind.
Dr Martine Prunty
Dec 31, 20193 min read
Managing Stress at Christmas
Christmas isn’t always a time of joy, fun, presents and big full bellies. For some it can bring about stress
Dr Martine Prunty
Nov 30, 20192 min read
Dealing With Kids When They Lie
It can be very confronting the first time our child lies.
Dr Martine Prunty
Oct 31, 20192 min read
Emotional Issues and Toileting
One common source of frustration and anxiety amongst parents is toilet training
Dr Martine Prunty
Oct 1, 20192 min read
TOP TEN RULES FOR PARENTING
These 10 rules are a good way for mums and dads to stay focused and on the same page as each other in shaping child behaviour.
Dr Martine Prunty
Sep 2, 20193 min read
Why is pretend play important?
This play is referred to as pretend play and it involves acting out stories with opportunities to manipulate multiple perspectives
Dr Martine Prunty
Aug 1, 20192 min read
GO TO BED NOW!
Go To Bed! It is one of the most common power struggles parents have with their children, whether they’re five or fifteen.
Dr Martine Prunty
Jul 1, 20193 min read
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