by Kellie Cassidy | Mar 12, 2017 | Children, Featured Articles, Parenting, Wellbeing
A common questioned posed to me is “how much screen time should by child have?” And my answer has always been that depends. Previously paediatricians and other regulatory bodies recommended a blanket 2 hour maximum on screen time in a day. However this recommendation...
by Kellie Cassidy | Feb 28, 2017 | Body Image, Children, Featured Articles, Parenting
Recently I was horrified to have my 7-year-old daughter tell me that her thighs were too fat and she hated them and wished that they would be smaller. I should note at this point that my daughter is built like a bean pole and it would be impossible for her thighs to...
by Kellie Cassidy | Jan 29, 2017 | Anxiety, Children, Featured Articles, Parenting
A fear of change and the ‘unknown’ prompted my daughter to request a few days ahead of returning to school that she be home schooled from now on. This is despite her love of learning and all things school. Her reaction is not uncommon as we all struggle with changes...
by Kellie Cassidy | Jan 20, 2017 | Depression, Featured Articles, Wellbeing
It is common at this time of year as people head back to work after a well-deserved break that they may start to feel down or even a little depressed. Post holiday blues is a relatively normal phenomenon following time away from work. Holidays are often a time for...
by Kellie Cassidy | Oct 16, 2016 | Featured Articles
Is is with great pleasure that we announce that Cassidy Psychology has moved to new premises located at Suite 10, 7 The Esplanade Mount Pleasant. Our new office is located in a lovely location with tranquil views of the Canning River. Clients can enjoy peaceful views...
by Kellie Cassidy | Aug 19, 2016 | Depression, Featured Articles
From time to time we all get down, experiencing sadness is a normal and natural part of being human. It is most certainly a myth that we should be happy all of the time, despite what the media tries to portray to us. But how can you tell when sadness has hung around...
