Nadene van der Linden

Nadene van der Linden is a clinical psychologist in private practice. Nadene is the author of the much loved Tales from the Parenting Trenches: a clinical psychologist vs motherhood. Join the Unshakeable Calm facebook group today. Science based tips for calm and confident living.

Baby Sleep Tips

This is the biggest indicator of a kid’s happiness, according to survey

Getting enough sleep made children twice as likely to report feeling happy lots of the time.

Women's Health

How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’

Maintain good sleep hygiene.

Baby Milestones

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

Child Learn & Play

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

Parenting

7 signs you’re parenting right, according to a clinical psychologist

1. Your child displays a range of emotions in front of you.

Health & Wellness

8 psychologist-backed tips for improving communication with kids

Good communication with you forms the basis of good communication with other people as your child grows into an adult.