About: Nick Breen

Professional solution architect, software architect, and developer.

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“I can’t do it!”

“I can’t do it!”
"I can't do it!" ... and even when your child finally does do it, you will still hear the declaration "that doesn't mean I really can do it." It doesn’t seem to help to tell them they can do it - and in fact it seems to make it worse, as they argue why they...

Specialities

  • Anger
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Behaviour
  • Behaviour Concerns
  • Emotions
  • Handwriting
  • Learning
  • Maths
  • Parenting Skills
  • Reading
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Teacher & Parent Education
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Is my child being bullied – or bullying others?

Is my child being bullied – or bullying others?
It’s one of a parent’s worst nightmares. You discover that your child is being bullied – or bullying others. If only you had known sooner, maybe you could have nipped it in the bud. Bullying can have a devastating effect upon a child’s self-esteem, achievement and social development – particularly if the bullying occurs over a...

Specialities

  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Behaviour Concerns
  • Bullying
  • Depression & Mood
  • Social Skills
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Art Therapy for children: play with a purpose

Art Therapy for children: play with a purpose
While children can often benefit from counselling to deal with life’s challenges, they may find it difficult or scary to properly express their fears, worries and difficulties. Children are naturally creative and playful, two components which are integral to the art therapy experience, making it a non-threatening and gentle alternative to the talking therapies. As...

Specialities

  • ADHD & Other Behaviour Disorders
  • Behaviour Concerns
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Social Skills
  • Trauma & Grief
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Going nuts over nuts?

Going nuts over nuts?
Nuts are a great source of nutrients and a good ‘brain food’, so why do some schools ask parents not to put them in their children’s lunchboxes? Each school has an obligation to keep all children safe, and for children with allergies, requesting a nut free zone at school is an easy way to do this. In...

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  • Allergies & the Immune System
  • Food Allergy & Intolerance
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Strategies to prevent injury in adolescent sport

Strategies to prevent injury in adolescent sport
Participation in sports has many benefits including increased cardiovascular fitness, greater self-esteem, relaxation, improved co-ordination and strength, improved concentration and academic performance, and can develop teamwork and social skills. However, sport is the main cause of injury in adolescence and may prevent future involvement in recreational activities if preventative measures are over looked. Pre-season conditioning Injury prevention...

Specialities

  • Coordination, Motor Skills & Mobility
  • Injuries & Rehabilitation
  • Posture, Balance, Flexibility & Strength
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The secret to being a joyful parent

Being a parent, or grandparent, can be a lot of fun but it can also involve a great deal of stress especially when our children don’t do what we would like them to do. Recently, I was tuned into a radio station as listeners called in with stories about the last time they had been told...

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  • Family Relationships
  • Parenting Skills
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What is typical language development?

What is typical language development?
A common question asked by parents is “What is typical speech and language development?” Plunket, preschools, kindergartens and school teachers can offer parents a rough guideline as to what should develop at what age, but what about the specifics? How many words should my child have in their vocabulary at age two? Is it normal...

Specialities

  • Speech and Language
  • Testing for Learning Concerns
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Seeking help for the end of my world

Seeking help for the end of my world
As a bright eyed 16 year-old, I had my life all planned out. So many goals, aspirations, and dreams I wanted to achieve. Little did I know that less than a year later I would be diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and two years later, depression. At the age of 16 I felt like...

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  • Depression & Mood
  • Trauma & Grief
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The under 20’s new health crisis

The under 20’s new health crisis
Kids of the 2000’s have been exposed to a new health concern… technology and flat desks! All forms of technology - cell phones, ipads, ipods, laptops and the new modern “flat desks” at school drive your head down and forward leading to bad posture. Back packs are also a villain as they drive your head...

Specialities

  • Bones, Muscles & Joints
  • Health & Development Concerns
  • Posture, Balance, Flexibility & Strength
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Learn about learning

“Learning is what you do when you don’t know what to do” (Claxton, 1999) To learn is to acquire knowledge or skills through experience, practice, study, or by being taught. We are born to learn – to be alive is to be learning. We learn at different rates Professionals often talk about developmental milestones. These are a set of...

Specialities

  • Driver Education
  • Exam Tutoring & Preparation
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Handwriting
  • Languages
  • Learning assessment services
  • Learning Support & Tutoring
  • Maths
  • Pre-employment, Careers & Life Skills
  • Reading
  • Science & Technology
  • Special Exam / Assessment Conditions
  • Special Needs
  • Speech and Language
  • Teacher & Parent Education
  • Testing for Learning Concerns
  • Testing for Special Abilities
  • Trades & Professions
  • Writing and Spelling
  • Youth Education
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