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?

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.

Dr Martine Prunty

Sep 29, 2021
4 min

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 22, 2021
5 min

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 1, 2021
4 min

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

Nov 1, 2020
3 min

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

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

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

Sep 1, 2020
4 min

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

Aug 1, 2020
2 min

Coping with a Special Needs Diagnosis

The process of diagnosing a child with special needs can be a long one

Dr Martine Prunty

Jul 1, 2020
3 min

Building Resilience in Children

Coping skills are how we think and behave to get through difficult situations. How can you help?

Dr Martine Prunty

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

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,

I have officially become a COVID-19 Statistic

Dr Martine Prunty

May 1, 2020
6 min

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

Mar 31, 2020
3 min

How to nurture preschool social skills

Children who arrive at kindergarten with social competencies generally have an easier time forming relationships

HOW TO MANAGE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN TODDLERS

Dr Martine Prunty

Feb 29, 2020
2 min

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

SCREEN TIME: HOW MUCH IS OK FOR PRESCHOOLERS?

Dr Martine Prunty

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

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

Dec 31, 2019
3 min

Separation & Anxiety

It’s that time of the year again, a time for transition, progression or change of some kind.

Dr Martine Prunty

Nov 30, 2019
2 min

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

Oct 31, 2019
2 min

Dealing With Kids When They Lie

It can be very confronting the first time our child lies.

Dr Martine Prunty

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

Emotional Issues and Toileting

One common source of frustration and anxiety amongst parents is toilet training

Dr Martine Prunty

Sep 2, 2019
3 min

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

Aug 1, 2019
2 min

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

Jul 1, 2019
3 min

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... aka THE MENTAL FIXER

Contact Me

DR MARTINE...
aka THE MENTAL FIXER