Social and emotional learning (SEL) is one of the most important strategies to help students improve their communication skills, build positive relationships and optimise academic outcomes.
The Best of Friends® (BoF) is a social and emotional learning (SEL) program that empowers children aged 7 to 11 with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand and manage emotions and social situations.
School and clinics use our programs to support children's social and emotional development.
Basecamp® is an innovative social and emotional learning program that helps children aged 7 to 13 build a repertoire of anxiety-management skills. The program draws on decades of experience and combines a sound cognitive behavioural approach with effective and engaging child-centred activities.
School and clinics use our programs to support children's social and emotional development.
The Power Up® program is designed to help children aged 10 to 16 who are involved in competitive sport, music or academics to improve their performance and manage the demands of competition.
The Power Up® program includes an interactive workbook and a series of constantly evolving animated videos.
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We work directly with leading schools and clinics around the world to help them implement our innovative and internationally acclaimed programs. Developed from decades of expertise,
our resources make a positive impact on children’s
mental health and wellbeing.
Our creative and engaging tools are tried and tested at our clinics and used by more than 3000 organisations in 17 countries.
Our three social and emotional learning programs are just the beginning! We also offer a wide range of SEL tools including books, workbooks, behavioural cards, webinars, online courses, in-person presentations, and professional development and training for facilitators. We’re continuously developing our online services to better support schools and clinics around the world.
These cutting-edge online learning modules have been produced by our team of experts for use in schools.
Unlock techniques to enhance your child's focus with Dr. Kimberley O’Brien's online course at Quirky Kid. With over two decades of experience, she shares effective, step-by-step strategies to significantly reduce inattention. Dr. Kimberley reveals how to build perseverance in children with short attention spans through preferred and non-preferred tasks, employing visual timers. Her engaging activities use sound, colour, and movement to increase rewards for children who are easily distracted, boosting their engagement and concentration.
Discover effective strategies for overcoming playground politics among children aged 5-12 years, by nurturing skills with our practical and playful online course. Led by Dr. Kimberley O'Brien, Principal Child Psychologist at Quirky Kid, this course offers techniques for parents to implement immediately.
This course is a deep dive into oppositional, defiant and challenging behaviour in children aged 4 to 14 years. Facilitated by Dr Kimberley O'Brien, Principal Child Psychologist at Quirky Kid, this practical workshop equips participants with the necessary strategies and insights to foster mutual respect and cooperation.
Children who take responsibility for planning and preparing for a test, event or competition are more independent and successful. This lesson will teach them critical time-management and organisational skills.
When children's arousal levels are too high or too low, their performance can suffer. This lesson will help teach them techniques to regulate their arousal levels for optimal performance in any situation.
For those struggling with separation anxiety with those emotionally distressing farewells that tug at your heartstrings, leaving you feeling torn and worried, this course offers invaluable insights and engaging techniques to help children and parents to overcome the challenge of saying goodbye. Join us on this journey of growth and resilience, and discover playful solutions to overcome separation anxiety.
Our programs and resources have been independently verified and have won an array of local and international awards. We’re proud to deliver high-quality tools that make promote children’s wellbeing.
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