Tanya Forster Psychologist

Tanya Forster Psychologist Tanya is a Psychologist and the CEO of Macquarie Health Collective

12/06/2026

What to do when your child bites ✨

What to say (and not say!) when your child swears 💥
11/06/2026

What to say (and not say!) when your child swears 💥

Was your long weekend dreamy, but your back to school a little rough this morning?You are definitely not alone.Hit the l...
09/06/2026

Was your long weekend dreamy, but your back to school a little rough this morning?

You are definitely not alone.

Hit the link in bio for my blog on supporting your child to transition back to school. It is filled with tips to support you and your child.

Need a little more support? My workshop “When School Just Feels Too Tricky” is now available on demand.

05/06/2026

BUT THE MELTDOWNS ARE SO EXHAUSTING!!!

How can I possibly calmly stay with my child?!

My latest blog is up ✨ Find out how to recover from the sting and respond in ways that actually help.
04/06/2026

My latest blog is up ✨

Find out how to recover from the sting and respond in ways that actually help.

03/06/2026

Fighting over toys is one of the most common sibling conflicts.

And it can feel easier to just step in and decide:
“You have it.”
“Now it’s your turn.”

But when we always solve it for them, we miss an opportunity.

These are the moments where children can start to learn:
- problem-solving
- turn-taking
- considering another person

Instead of jumping straight in, try slowing it down:

“I can see we have two kids and one green monster truck…
I wonder what we could do?”

This keeps you present and supportive, while giving your children space to think.

You don’t have to fix it every time.

Sometimes, your role is to guide.

Save this for the next toy argument 💛

01/06/2026

When your child hits you, it can feel especially confronting.

But the response stays the same:
Calm. Clear. Firm.

“I’m not going to let you hit me.”

You might put your hand up, or gently move their body away.

If they’re very overwhelmed, you might move with them to a quieter space:

“I’m going to take you to your room. You’re not in trouble - I’m here.”

This isn’t a time-out.

It’s co-regulation 💛

26/05/2026

The magic of “I wonder…” ✨

25/05/2026

We want our kids to “catch our calm”, but it is so hard to stay calm ourselves!

One strategy to help you survive those tough moments 💛

22/05/2026

Steps to help your child calm in those tricky meltdowns ✨

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