Celebrating parents and podcasts
Today is Global Day of Parents and we mark the occasion by paying our respects to parents all around the world for their selfless commitment to children and share [...]
Why are speech, language and communication so important?
Everyone talks about the importance of communication but what does it actually consist of and why is it so important? Each day we use communication, speech and language to [...]
Human connection is vital!
When you think of connecting with others, what do you imagine? One of Beam Health's Registered Newcastle Psychologists, Saskia Behan, unpacks the meaning and value of human connection, as [...]
Being social is hard, but so good for us!
Friendships and social interactions can take many forms and can be hard at times. Across the board, social interaction is identified as an important factor in predicting physical and [...]
Navigating the HSC: Minimising Stress
Study stressing you or your loved one out? You’re not alone. Many young people experience high levels of stress and anxiety during their final years of high school. Registered [...]
Why kids should be taught to enjoy slowing down
When was the last time you remember doing nothing? Think about not checking emails, not pottering about the house, not planning the week ahead or reflecting on the week [...]
Tips to support your teen in Year 11 and 12
Recent research suggests that up to 40% of HSC students experience clinical levels of stress during their senior years of high school. The report suggests that the main sources [...]
Your presence is the best present this Christmas!
On average, smartphone users are spending from 2.5 hours on the phones per day. It is so important that we find ways to switch off from our phones over [...]
Parenting: no easy investment, but worth the return
The world often works in give and take relationships...you give something such as effort and get something in return such as money, but parenting is not so easy! Our [...]