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This workshop provides parents with a clear understanding of what drives children’s behaviour and emotional responses. Drawing on current research in child development and stress, we’ll explore why some children are more sensitive to their environment, how instability and stress impact development, and what supports healthy emotional regulation.The session will focus on practical, accessible strategies that parents can apply at home to better support their child and reduce overwhelm for the whole family.*
When children are anxious, reactive, clingy, withdrawn, or challenging, parents often get stuck between “being too soft” and “being too strict”. In this practical webinar, drawing on child psychology, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and play-based approaches, you’ll learn a clear, relationship-focused approach that helps you stay calm, set boundaries without shame, and strengthen your child’s confidence and emotional resilience in everyday family life. Conscious Parenting isn’t about being a “perfect parent” — it’s about noticing what’s happening underneath behaviour and responding in ways that create safety, connection, and growth.
Every parent has been there: the sudden meltdown, the door slamming, or the total shutdown where logic seems to vanish. We often try to reason with our children in these moments, only to find it makes the situation worse. This webinar dives ‘under the bonnet’ of the developing brain to explain why logic fails during an outburst and how the ‘Flipped Lid’ phenomenon actually works. Using practical strategies like ‘Connect and Redirect’ and ‘Name it to Tame it’, you will learn how to identify when your child’s survival brain has taken over and how to guide them back to calm. Join us to transform moments of chaos into opportunities for genuine connection and long-term emotional regulation.
Family life can feel like a repeating loop — the same arguments, the same “blow-ups”, and the same sense of walking on eggshells. In this practical webinar, Dr Kimberley introduces three common emotional “clusters” that can quietly drive conflict at home: misaligned parenting styles, scapegoating/blame cycles, and sibling rivalry. You’ll learn how to spot these patterns early, reduce escalation, and respond in ways that strengthen connection and teamwork across the whole family.
Anger can be one of the most challenging emotions to parent, especially when it shows up as yelling, hitting, refusing, or “meltdowns” that seem to come out of nowhere. In this practical webinar, we’ll discuss how anger can be a secondary emotion and a way children communicate their needs (not simply “bad behaviour”), recognise the early body signs that predict escalations, and respond in ways that foster co-regulation and open communication while still holding clear boundaries. You’ll leave with a simple, parent-friendly plan you can start using straight away.
The Best of Friends® (BoF) is a social and emotional learning program that empowers children aged 7 to 13 with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand and manage emotions and social situations. This is the 10-week program version of The Best of Friends®. You can participate online or join us in a clinic setting.
Self-talk is a strategy that can help children manage their emotions and ability to focus around performance situations. This lesson will teach children how to use self-talk effectively to improve their performance.
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.
Unlock the keys to overcoming Encopresis with this comprehensive course! Led by esteemed child psychologist Dr. Kimberley O'Brien, you'll gain valuable insights, evidence-based techniques, and real-life examples to help your child thrive. From understanding the causes to implementing effective strategies, this course equips you with the tools to create a positive and supportive environment, to ensure children can overcome Encopresis. Join us on this transformative journey today!
Navigate the rollercoaster of raising toddlers to teenagers with our engaging webinar, led by the seasoned Dr. Kimberley. Unpack the dynamics of young people's social and emotional challenges and discover actionable strategies for managing behaviours like emotional withdrawal and defiance. Learn through real-life case studies and participate in a unique drawing exercise to foster empathy and insight. Gain the confidence to collaborate effectively with educators and health professionals, ensuring your child thrives in all environments.
Anger can be one of the most challenging emotions to parent, especially when it shows up as yelling, hitting, refusing, or “meltdowns” that seem to come out of nowhere. In this practical webinar, we’ll discuss how anger can be a secondary emotion and a way children communicate their needs (not simply “bad behaviour”), recognise the early body signs that predict escalations, and respond in ways that foster co-regulation and open communication while still holding clear boundaries. You’ll leave with a simple, parent-friendly plan you can start using straight away.
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.
Basecamp® is an innovative anxiety program that helps children aged 7 to 13 build a repertoire of anxiety-management skills. This is the eight-week term program version of Basecamp®. You can participate online or join us in a clinic setting.
When children are anxious, reactive, clingy, withdrawn, or challenging, parents often get stuck between “being too soft” and “being too strict”. In this practical webinar, drawing on child psychology, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and play-based approaches, you’ll learn a clear, relationship-focused approach that helps you stay calm, set boundaries without shame, and strengthen your child’s confidence and emotional resilience in everyday family life. Conscious Parenting isn’t about being a “perfect parent” — it’s about noticing what’s happening underneath behaviour and responding in ways that create safety, connection, and growth.
This workshop provides parents with a clear understanding of what drives children’s behaviour and emotional responses. Drawing on current research in child development and stress, we’ll explore why some children are more sensitive to their environment, how instability and stress impact development, and what supports healthy emotional regulation.The session will focus on practical, accessible strategies that parents can apply at home to better support their child and reduce overwhelm for the whole family.*
Hearing your child or teen talk about wanting to die, or discovering self-harm, can feel instantly frightening and overwhelming. Many parents freeze, panic, or avoid asking direct questions because they’re afraid of making it worse. In this practical webinar, we explain what suicidal thoughts and self-harm can mean, how to spot warning signs early, and what to say (and what not to say) in the moment. You’ll leave with a clear first-response plan, a simple family safety plan template, and confidence about when to escalate and where to get help.
Basecamp® is an innovative anxiety workshop that helps children aged 7 to 13 build a repertoire of anxiety-management skills through engaging child-centred activities. This is the brief three-hour workshop version of Basecamp®.
Family life can feel like a repeating loop — the same arguments, the same “blow-ups”, and the same sense of walking on eggshells. In this practical webinar, Dr Kimberley introduces three common emotional “clusters” that can quietly drive conflict at home: misaligned parenting styles, scapegoating/blame cycles, and sibling rivalry. You’ll learn how to spot these patterns early, reduce escalation, and respond in ways that strengthen connection and teamwork across the whole family.
Children will learn how to use different focus styles to better manage distractions and improve their performance. This skill set will set children up for success at school, in performance situations and in life.
Unlock your child's potential for independence with Dr. Kimberley O'Brien's empowering online course! Learn age-appropriate techniques to nurture resilience and self-reliance in your child. Celebrate their achievements and embrace new challenges together, creating a supportive environment for growth. Enroll now and witness your child flourish with newfound confidence!
This course examines oppositional, defiant and challenging behaviour in children aged 4 to 14 years. Led by Dr Kimberley O'Brien, Principal Child Psychologist at Quirky Kid, this concise workshop provides participants with practical strategies to improve cooperation and reduce conflict.
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.
Power Up® is an award-winning social and emotional program that helps children aged 10 to 16 who are involved in competitive sport, music or academics to improve their performance and manage the demands of competition. This is the four-week term program version of Power Up®. You can participate online or join us in a clinic setting.
Power Up! – a unique Performance Psychology program designed to help kids 10 to 16 years excel at sporting, musical, artistic or academic pursuits.
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Children will learn how to use mental rehearsal or imagery to picture themselves achieving their goals. This technique has been shown to improve confidence and performance in children and adults.
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Setting goals and working out the steps needed to reach them are key skills that set children on the path to success. This lesson teaches children a simple yet powerful technique to define and achieve their goals.
The Best of Friends® (BoF) is a social and emotional learning workshop that empowers children aged 5 to 12 with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand and manage emotions and social situations. This is the brief three-hour workshop version of The Best of Friends®.
Every parent has been there: the sudden meltdown, the door slamming, or the total shutdown where logic seems to vanish. We often try to reason with our children in these moments, only to find it makes the situation worse. This webinar dives ‘under the bonnet’ of the developing brain to explain why logic fails during an outburst and how the ‘Flipped Lid’ phenomenon actually works. Using practical strategies like ‘Connect and Redirect’ and ‘Name it to Tame it’, you will learn how to identify when your child’s survival brain has taken over and how to guide them back to calm. Join us to transform moments of chaos into opportunities for genuine connection and long-term emotional regulation.
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.
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.
The Best of Friends® (BoF) is a social and emotional learning program that empowers children aged 7 to 13 with the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand and manage emotions and social situations. This is the 10-week program version of The Best of Friends®. You can participate online or join us in a clinic setting.
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