The Quirky Kid Clinic Dr Kimberley O’Brien and The Quirky Kid team have recently collaborated with Hodder Education UK to write and published five exciting titles to support Social and Emotional Education for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) curriculum.  The books deal came after a smaller collaboration with Hodder Education aimed at the Cambridge International Global Perspectives programme. Quirky Kid produced 24 worksheets for children & lesson plans for educators on topics including: Critical Thinking and Problem-solving, Independent Research, Commun ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic Children are notorious for being fussy eaters, especially when it comes to healthy eating. With the abundance of fast food specifically marketed towards children, a parent’s job isn’t made any easier. Improving a child’s relationship with food from an early age will help ensure that they adopt healthy habits as an adult. The following article will list some ways to help improve a child’s relationship with food. Offer them a variety of food choices Whilst this can be difficult for larger meals, it is important to let children have more choice when it comes to what they con ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic We are excited to welcome Cobaw Community Health as a program facilitator of The Best of Friends®  and BaseCamp® program in Woodend, Victoria.  The Best of Friends® and BaseCamp® are multi-award winning Social and Emotional Learning programs developed by The Quirky Kid Clinic, and are now used by over 18 schools and agencies around Australia.  About Cobaw Community Health Cobaw Community Health Services Ltd was established in 1986, and is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing excellence in accessible services to enable people in Victoria to live he ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic We are excited to welcome Milton Therapy and Learning Centre as a program facilitator of The Best of Friends® program in Milton, New South Wales.  The Best of Friends® is a multi-award winning Social and Emotional Learning program developed by The Quirky Kid Clinic, and is now used by over 18 schools and agencies around Australia.  About Milton TLC Milton Therapy and Learning Centre is a family-centred practice providing a range of services to Milton, Ulladulla and surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Speech Pathologist, Kate Kinch, Milton TLC also offers Sp ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic Kimberley O’Brien and the Quirky Kid team are committed to contributing to various publications and media outlets on topics of interest to parents and families alike. Please enjoy this resource as an easy access database to all of our recent collaborations, interviews and publications. 2018 – June 2020 Update  The Daily Telegraph – Zoom, Houseparty cyber-bullying among teens, tweens. SBS News – The Online Exercise Classes for Children Helping Maintain Good Mental Health During Australia’s Coronavirus Lockdown  Body and Soul – ‘I quarantined in a one bedroom w ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic We are excited to welcome Ascham School as a program facilitator of The Best of Friends® program in Edgecliff, New South Wales. The Best of Friends® is a multi-award winning Social and Emotional Learning program developed by The Quirky Kid Clinic and is now used by over 18 schools and agencies around Australia.  About Ascham School Ascham School is an independent, non-denominational, day and boarding school for girls. The school’s teaching philosophy mirrors that of the Dalton Plan and focuses on four key principles — collaboration, responsibility, reflection and ind ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic How can we create a productive space for the whole family to work from home? Maintaining your child’s education, your ability to be productive in the workforce and your family’s financial stability has never been so challenging. Many more parents are working from home alongside their children. Quirky Kid has developed our Top 5 Tips to help families prepare, adapt and conquer working and studying from home together. Tip #1: Plan a daily schedule together Routines are essential for children’s growth, development, and sense of normality. To help with creating heal ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic By now, everyone has made some adjustments to their routines and lives due to COVID-19 and it is no different at Quirky Kid. Below are some important updates from our team. The key takeaway is that we are still here to support you and your family during this period while playing our part to stop the spread of the virus. In line with the latest advice from the Australian Government, we are reducing our face-to-face interactions, as appropriate. Please check often as this post will be updated with more information as it becomes available, Online Support We hav ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic As the international impact of the COVID-19 virus continues to increase, news about the virus dominates the media, and has entered family discussions and classroom conversations throughout our global communities. Parents and educators are sharing best-practice information on how to manage children’s anxiety about COVID-19. While families grapple with changes to their daily work and school routines, an increasing number of children are feeling uncertain and anxious about the future. Similarly, many parents and educators may be left wondering how to best support the ch ..read more

The Quirky Kid Clinic We are excited to welcome Moranbah State High School to the The Best of Friends® program community. Moranbah State school is located in Queensland.  The Best of Friends® is a multi-award winning Social and Emotional Learning program developed by The Quirky Kid Clinic, and is now used by by many schools and agencies around Australia.  About Moranbah State High School. Moranbah State High School is located in the heart of Queensland’s coal mining industry. They offer a vibrant, innovative and inclusive learning community for all students. Their practices are bas ..read more