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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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Fight, flight or freeze?
Fight, flight or freeze? How Do You Respond in a Crisis?
Dr Martine Prunty
Nov 8, 20214 min read
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
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
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
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
Feb 1, 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
Jan 1, 20203 min read
Dealing With Kids When They Lie
It can be very confronting the first time our child lies.
Dr Martine Prunty
Nov 1, 20192 min read
Burnt Out Parents
This may be a timely column for your family as I sit back and reflect on what might be going on for the majority of families with young...
Dr Martine Prunty
May 1, 20193 min read
Behaviour Management of Young Children
Challenging behaviour is common in young children as they begin to develop self-control and learn the rules of social interaction.
Dr Martine Prunty
Mar 1, 20195 min read
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