Hopscotch & Harmony - Child, Teen and Adult Psychology

11/11/2025

Self-esteem isn’t something children are born with—it’s something they build through love, encouragement, and everyday moments.

Here are 3 simple ways to help your child develop healthy self-esteem:

Ask how someone who loves them would describe them.

Offer sincere, specific praise that focuses on effort.

Celebrate their wins, big or small.

These small shifts in what they hear from us can make a lasting difference.

Read more: https://www.hopscotchandharmony.com.au/blog/3-ways-to-foster-your-childs-self-esteem

Practical, research-informed tips to help your child build healthy self-esteem, resilience, and confidence through simple daily interactions.

10/11/2025

✨ Sometimes even the brightest children face unseen challenges. A psychoeducational assessment can uncover the "why" and help them thrive. 💡💛

Read more: https://www.hopscotchandharmony.com.au/blog/when-a-bright-child-struggles-how-a-psychoeducational-assessment-can-help

Is your bright child struggling with behaviour, focus, or learning? A psychoeducational assessment can uncover hidden challenges, including attention difficulties, executive functioning issues, and learning differences like dyslexia or ADHD. Learn how ear

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from the Hopscotch & Harmony team! Halloween might not be a big thing here in Australia, but we’re not going to say no to a reason to have some fun together. The teams at Werribee and Belmont got into the spirit with a pumpkin carving challenge, and the creativity did not disappoint!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable evening, however you spend it. 🎃

22/10/2025

We’ve expanded our team and now have more availability for assessments across November to January. Start the new year with clarity and practical recommendations for learning, work, and daily life.

We offer Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational assessments for both children and adults, with appointments available to start within two weeks.

To get started, complete our booking enquiry form here and we’ll be in touch to arrange your assessment:
https://www.hopscotchandharmony.com.au/assessments.html

Autism and ADHD assessments for children, teens and adults in Melbourne and Geelong. Comprehensive reports and tailored recommendations.

04/10/2025

What a blast we had at our Hopscotch & Harmony Mystery Picnic! It was great to see both clinic teams together and share adventures. We solved clues, explored new corners of Geelong, and enjoyed a picnic at the finish line (even if the rain sent us back to the Belmont clinic...). There were lots of laughs, playing with puppies at the dog park, mad dashes to find the next clue - including some wrong turns 🙃 - and plenty of food to share. It’s always nice to spend time together outside the usual routine and enjoy a weekday afternoon full of fun and connection.

30/09/2025

What an incredible story from our friends at Warringa Park School! Their students dreamed big, launched a campaign, and ended up recording with none other than Snoop Dogg while he was in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final.

It’s such a powerful reminder of what’s possible when creativity, passion, and community come together.

Congrats to the students, teachers, and families who made this dream a reality!

14/09/2025

Thinking about taking your child to see a psychologist? 💬
This blog gently walks you through what to expect and how to make the experience as supportive and positive as possible.
Read more: https://www.hopscotchandharmony.com.au/blog/taking-your-child-to-see-a-psychologist-read-this-first

01/09/2025

✨ Sometimes even the brightest children face unseen challenges. A psychoeducational assessment can uncover the "why" and help them thrive. 💡💛
Read more:

Is your bright child struggling with behaviour, focus, or learning? A psychoeducational assessment can uncover hidden challenges, including attention difficulties, executive functioning issues, and learning differences like dyslexia or ADHD. Learn how ear