<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[mysite]]></title><description><![CDATA[mysite]]></description><link>https://www.dicksonpsychology.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:59:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dicksonpsychology.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why "Face Time" Matters More Than Screen Time in the Early Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every conversation counts Technology is now part of everyday family life, but growing evidence suggests that face-to-face interactions play a vital role in children's early language and social development. A recent Australian study from The Kids Research Institute Australia found that greater screen exposure in toddlers was associated with fewer adult words heard, fewer child vocalisations, and fewer back-and-forth conversations with caregivers. Importantly, the study included screens used by...]]></description><link>https://www.dicksonpsychology.com.au/post/why-face-time-matters-more-than-screen-time-in-the-early-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a520ffb447b86497189b2c9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:42:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e475c8_5bde610f55f14bda9c8d9f2f00a11d79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dicksonpsychology</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Should I Consider a Psychological Assessment for My Child?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents, it's not always easy to know whether a child is simply developing at their own pace or whether they may benefit from a psychological assessment. An assessment can provide a clearer understanding of your child's strengths, challenges, and support needs, helping families and schools make informed decisions. Some signs that an assessment may be helpful include: Learning and Attention Difficulty learning to read, write, or understand mathematics. Trouble concentrating, following...]]></description><link>https://www.dicksonpsychology.com.au/post/when-should-i-consider-a-psychological-assessment-for-my-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a51fb055c421b82021c2617</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e475c8_980ae89ebeb34ac6a61c65e681a09b89~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dicksonpsychology</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>