Kids Health Info

Have you ever wondered if your child could be showing signs of anxiety? Anxiety can show up in many ways for children and in this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Grace McMahon to unpack these symptoms.  

Learn about the ways in which anxiety can show up for children at different ages and stages, what might be driving it, and how parents can navigate anxiety in their children.  

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal. 

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Kids Health Info : Anxiety in children

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m not sure my child is reaching their full potential”, you might be one of the many parents who is concerned about attention challenges.  

In this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Bernice Dodds to unpack the experiences of families who might be navigating an ADHD diagnosis or other attention challenges. Learn about the signs you might want to keep an eye out for and the support available to you and your family as we explore this topic.  

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal 

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Kids Health Info : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m not sure my child is reaching their full potential”, you might be one of the many parents who is concerned about attention challenges.  

In this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Bernice Dodds to unpack the experiences of families who might be navigating an ADHD diagnosis or other attention challenges. Learn about the signs you might want to keep an eye out for and the support available to you and your family as we explore this topic.  

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.

Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here: Kids Health Info : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Parents often feel like they need to be everything to everyone and do it all perfectly. This can be overwhelming as it is but add medical complexities or behavioural challenges and stress can reach boiling point. 

In this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Caitlyn Gourlay to explain what it means to be a ‘good enough parent’ and what your kids really need from you.  

This episode is packed with simple tips and advice, as well as information about resources that parents can explore to find support.  

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal 

In this episode, Dr Caitlyn mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:


Tuning into kids: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/program/tuning-into-kids/  


Tuning into teens: https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/child-parenting-courses/tint-kew/  


Circle of Security: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/blogs/resources/tagged/parents  


This way up: https://thiswayup.org.au/  

If you’re located outside of Victoria and seeking support, we recommend contacting your local council to explore programs that may be available to you.  

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Australian teens learn about the dangers of smoking in the classroom, but is there an extra role for parents to play?

In this episode of the Kids Health Info podcast, our host, Dr Anthea Rhodes, is joined by Respiratory Specialist, Dr Moya Vandeleur, to explain the facts about nicotine that parents need to know.

Exploring the challenges that parents face in having conversations with their teens about cigarettes, vapes and oral nicotine pouches, this episode covers the impacts these products can have and unpacks the myth that there is any ‘healthy’ form of nicotine consumption.

Parents seeking support to navigate the quitting process with their teens can visit: https://www.quit.org.au/en

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.

Explore more by reading our Kids Health Info fact sheet and share our Teen Health Info fact sheet with your young person.