Creating resilient kids and confident parents

Practical, evidence-based advice from Dr. Kaylene Henderson

Thank you for visiting ‘A Dose of Awesomeness’.

I’m both a medically trained child health specialist and mother of three fun-loving young children. Having learned how to bring out the best in kids, I am now passionate about sharing these research-based approaches with parents.

As unique individuals, our children will all have different challenges to face as they get older. The good news is, you are in the perfect position to help your kids overcome these challenges and become more resilient – you simply need to learn how.

Each of my Advice Packs will provide you with instant, online advice across a range of topics (anxiety, behaviour, meltdowns and school readiness to name a few). These packs are filled with practical tips so that you can add a little more calmness, a little more confidence… a little more awesomeness to your wonderful children!

Thank you. . . You’re awesome.

Dr. Kaylene Henderson (MBBS FRANZCP Cert C&A Psych)

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Teaching positive behaviours

Learn practical strategies that will help you prevent tantrums and promote cooperative, awesome behaviour in your toddler.

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Tackling anxiety and building resilience

Our children all become anxious at different times. Learn the best approaches to help manage this anxiety and build greater resilience.

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Create enjoyable family mealtimes

A Dose of Healthy Eating

Create peaceful mealtimes and a positive association with food. Teach your child to enjoy new foods and textures.

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Helping children during tantrums

Feel more confident in handling your child’s feelings, meltdowns and tantrums.

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Need a little more?

Courage Coaching is a 6-week online course, developed and delivered by trusted Child Psychiatrist Dr Kaylene Henderson for parents of anxious children, aged 4-12. (Professionals and carers are welcome too of course).

You’ll quickly learn how to be your child’s in-house ‘Courage Coach’, easing your child’s anxiety and guiding them towards greater bravery and resilience.

There’s SO much you can do to calm your child’s distress and help them to feel more confident. And with weekly Q&A sessions with Dr Kaylene Henderson along the way, you’ll feel confident too.

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These popular, video-based advice packs have been developed by trusted Child Psychiatrist and parenting expert Dr. Kaylene Henderson (MBBS FRANZCP Cert C&A Psych).

As a medical specialist, parenting educator and mother of three, Kaylene is often asked to share her expertise at parent seminars, early years conferences and in print, radio and online media.

Known for her warm and relatable style, Kaylene is often praised for her ability to translate research into practical advice. We hope that these digital advice packs will allow you to instantly feel more calm and confident, as you strive to bring out the best in your children.

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