Cool Little Kids
What is it?
The Cool Little Kids program is an early intervention version of the Cool Kids Program, a world-renowned cognitive behavioural therapy program developed at Macquarie University, Centre for Emotional Health. Cool Little Kids aims to educate parents about how best to parent their anxious or extremely shy child to prevent future problems and enhance emotional wellbeing.
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Is shyness normal in preschoolers?
Some shyness can be a normal part of development. However, research has revealed that excessive shyness in preschool aged children can lead to the development of more serious problems in later life, such as the development of anxiety disorders. Having a parent who is anxious also increases a child’s likelihood of developing anxiety.
About Cool Little Kids
The Cool Little Kids Program is a 6-session group treatment program for parents of children aged 3-6 years who exhibit excessive shyness or anxiety. It is a psychoeducational parenting program that equips parents with both knowledge and practical skills and tips on how to help their child manage and overcome anxiety. The program uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques to give parents effective tools and strategies to assist their child.
Research has revealed that participating in the Cool Little Kids parenting program when a child is a preschooler can reduce the likelihood of a child developing an anxiety disorder in their teenage years.
The program is held over a 6-8 week period, at the same time each week and is attended by 4-8 families. Each session runs for approximately 2 hours. During the program topics include:
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Understanding anxiety and shyness in preschool children
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Causes and risk factors for child anxiety
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Helpful and unhelpful ways of responding to anxiety in children
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Skills and strategies to help your child build brave behaviours and face fears
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Dealing with setbacks and difficulties
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How to maintain progress after the program ends.
Who attends the group?
We recommend that all parents/caregivers involved in the day-to-day care of a child attend the group whenever possible. If one parent will be attending, it is preferable for the same parent to attend each session (rather than alternating parents). This allows a parent to build on knowledge learned in previous sessions.
Children do not attend groups and childcare is not available when the program is delivered on site.
Where do I go from here?
Ready to take the next step? Need to know more? Choose from one of the options below.
Request a free information pack that contains all the details you need to know about the program and how to apply. Hassle-, spam- and obligation-free.
Register your child for the program, either group-delivered or one-on-one. You will receive a registration pack and information on the next available group sessions or, for personal sessions, we can work out a time that suits your schedule best.
Book a 15-minute free Exploratory Consultation where we can discuss your concerns, hassle-free.
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For a more in-depth discussion of your concerns, book a General Consultation.
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Either option can be selected below.
Ask questions or message us, guaranteed hassle-free:
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Complete the Contact Us mini-form, or
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Drop us an email at antonia@sageify.ca.
How much does it cost?
Group program (maximum 6): CAD$440 + taxes (if applicable)
Private program (one on one): Essentially the cost of 6 coaching sessions; discounts available for purchasing a package of 6 sessions.
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Cost of materials is extra: one workbook, approx. CAD$50 + taxes