Welcome to the Inside Out Child and Family blog! This blog speaks to parents who are seeking guidance, connection and insights into parenting with confidence and helping kids reach their full potential.  We hope to provide a space where parents can come for inspiration, guidance and useful resources to support them through what can be an often stressful, exhausting and worrying journey – particularly when things are not necessarily going as you hoped or expected. Who is writing the blog We are a team of psychologists who specialise in working with kids and teens who are experiencing social, emotional or developmental challenges. We draw upon our professional training, the latest research in the fields of child development and psychology, and the experiences of the families we support to create content we hope you will find meaningful and useful. Each contributor to the blog will bring their own areas of passion, expertise and experience to share. What to expect Our blogs will be a combination of informative pieces, reflections, tips and free resources to support you in your journey.  The topics we will cover are based on what we hear from parents and families about their biggest concerns and questions about their child and family’s development and wellbeing.  We aim to release a new blog each week, so you can feel a regular injection of support and inspiration. How to stay connected If you would like to keep updated with our latest blogs, tips, insights and free resources, please sign up to our monthly e-newsletter. When you sign up, you will be given a link to a free Emotional Regulation Guide for Parents E-Book. Let us know what you think We welcome feedback and would love to hear from you if you have any questions or comments about the content we provide. You can do this by emailing us. If you need professional assistance Please note that the blog and resources we share are not intended to replace professional counselling or advice. If you are experiencing distress or would like to speak with someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Help Line on 1800 551 800. Alternatively, you might like to book an appointment with you General Practitioner to find out more about support options in your area. If you would like to book an appointment with one of our psychologists, please contact Inside Out Child and Family Psychology on (03) 8640 9934.