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Quirky Kid extended its international education work into Brazil through a professional event with School of Schools, bringing Australian child psychology perspectives to parents, educators and mental health professionals.
Dr Kimberley O’Brien, Quirky Kid’s Principal Child Psychologist and co-founder, joined the event to explore some of the most common mental health challenges facing children and adolescents, including anxiety, academic pressure, social media, emotional regulation and family stress. View the original School of Schools event page.
The session reflected an important part of Quirky Kid’s broader work: translating child psychology into practical, accessible guidance that can be used not only in clinics, but also in schools, homes and professional communities.
Connecting with educators and families in Brazil
The event was hosted with School of Schools, an education organisation working with private schools in Brazil. The collaboration created an opportunity to exchange ideas across different educational and cultural settings while keeping the focus on practical strategies for children’s wellbeing.
Rather than presenting mental health as a purely clinical issue, the session explored the shared role of parents, educators and professionals in helping children build emotional understanding, resilience and confidence.
Practical themes for child and adolescent wellbeing
Dr O’Brien discussed real-world issues that families and schools are increasingly navigating, including:
- anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- academic and performance pressure
- social media and digital influences
- emotional regulation
- the role of adults in creating predictable, supportive environments
The emphasis was on evidence-informed approaches that can be translated into everyday interactions with children and adolescents.
Growing Quirky Kid’s international professional network
International collaborations such as this allow Quirky Kid to share Australian-developed approaches while also learning from educators, clinicians and families working in different systems.
They also build on Quirky Kid’s longstanding involvement in international publishing, education and professional development, extending the reach of our work beyond Australia.
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Quirky Kid continues to grow, develop and evolve. As a result, we have new positions for child psychologists and a mental health clinician (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nursing or Psychologist) who shares Quirky Kid’s passion for working with children – Together, amazing things happen.
About the collaboration
The Brazil event brought together parents, teachers, school leaders and mental health professionals for a live discussion on practical ways to support children and adolescents.
For Quirky Kid, the collaboration represents another step in developing meaningful international partnerships around child development, mental health and education.
