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Alexandra McCarthy
Dec 19, 20244 min read
2024 Wildflower Wrapped - A year of transformation & growth
Let's take a little look back on 2024 at Wildflowers. This year has been nothing short of transformative, filled with milestones and growth.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Dec 5, 20247 min read
Nurturing Early Literacy: Language and Reading Support for Ages 0-5
Did you know that the foundation for reading and academic success begins in those first five years? The great news is you play a huge role.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Don’t Wait and See - CHECK and See (when it comes to your child's development)
When it comes to children’s development, waiting to see if they’ll “catch up” can delay valuable support.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Oct 30, 20246 min read
Parenting chat: Setting limits with kids pt 2.
Now that we understand why these hard steps are so essential, let’s dive into how to set limits and boundaries with your child.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Oct 30, 20246 min read
Parenting chats: Setting limits with kids pt 1.
There’s a lot of conflicting information about what appropriate expectations and limits are for kids – or if limits are appropriate at all.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Oct 17, 20245 min read
Understanding Shame: What It Is and Why It Matters
Shame is a powerful emotion that can affect all of us, even if we don't always recognise it. We unpack shame in todays blog
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Alexandra McCarthy
Oct 4, 20245 min read
Destigmatising Therapy - Honest Answers to Common Questions
Destigmatising Therapy - Honest Answers to Common Questions
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 16, 20244 min read
The Wildflower Way: Our Unique Model of Care
At Wildflower Holistic Services, our model of care is not just a philosophy—it’s the lifeblood of everything we do.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 6, 20246 min read
A win for the ‘Wildflower Way’
At Wildflower, our mission isn’t just a set of words—it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. This is a celebration of our movement.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 5, 202411 min read
Navigating Toilet Training Together
Training training together - Navigating toilet training together.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 5, 20243 min read
"How can we navigate the balance between emotions and discipline when behaviours have crossed the line?"
In the whirlwind that is a school day, it’s common for our kids to feel overwhelmed or dysregulated at the end of the day.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Fearful of a diagnosis because you don’t want your child being labeled? Read on…
Why do we seek out diagnosis? It’s simple yet profound - to understand the individual we are working with, and more specifically, their...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 30, 20247 min read
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding ADHD Medication
Have you ever felt that the stigma around medication affects your decision-making?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 16, 20248 min read
Beyond the Stereotype: ADHD in Women and Girls
Our latest blog dives into the overlooked and often misunderstood ways ADHD manifests in females.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 5, 20247 min read
Teaching Consent to Kids: Building a Foundation from a Young Age
Who’s role is it to talk about consent?
Is it the teacher's role? The therapists role? The parent/guardians role? Or for the child or young
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jul 4, 20244 min read
The Digital Tug of War: Is Screen Time Turning Us into Dopamine Addicts?
Do you often catch yourself ‘doom scrolling’? You know, the endless loop of swiping through social media, news feeds, videos?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jun 20, 20244 min read
The Impacts of AI and the Loss of Critical Thinking
In a world of AI, why is it so important for us to practice critical thinking?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Anxiety pt2. Tools and Strategies
It is essential to have tools and strategies in your took kit to assist when working through anxiety.
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Alexandra McCarthy
May 28, 20242 min read
Now more than ever - Reconciliation Week 2024
This year's National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘Now More Than Ever’, highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and the rights of...
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Alexandra McCarthy
May 21, 20247 min read
The common and not-so-common symptoms of anxiety across our lifespan
Racing thoughts, persistent worry, feeling uneasy and beating heart... Let's talk about Anxiety.
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