Kristen Lisa Strahlendorf is an experienced Educational Psychologist with a deep passion for assisting children, individuals and families in becoming the best versions of themselves. She has been in private practice for the past six years, and has worked with various schools in different socio-economic standings across the private, public, remedial environments within the Family Tree Therapy Center. Kristen is well versed in therapeutic interventions and assessment spanning across diverse demographics, private situations and schooling environments.
Activities you can do with your child during the holidays to prepare them for Grade 1
Parents should take an active role in aiding their Grade R’s with preparation during the holidays as they ...
How to prepare your child for boarding school
If you find the decision of sending your child to boarding school challenging, these tips on how to ...
Should you hold your Grade R back?
Parents often ask the question whether their child born in Nov/Dec should be held back or sent to ...
5 signs that your child is ready for ‘big school’
Tough decisions lie ahead for some parents of children approaching Grade 1, with conversations of their child’s readiness ...
How to prepare your shy child for pre-school during COVID-19
Educational Psychologist, Kristen Strahlendorf has this advice for parents to prepare your shy child for pre-school.
Can I teach my toddler two languages at the same time?
We speak to Educational Psychologist ,Kristen Strahlendorf to understand what “toddler talk” is normal and when to worry. ...
Why is my child stressed? How to identify anxiety build resilience in your kids
Kristen Strahlendorf, Educational and Child Psychologist says: “Children have more stress today than we ever had, “Competitiveness, achieving ...
Subject choice? Gap year? What REALLY counts? How to support your teen’s career journey
Most parents experience Grade 12, or Matric as a pivotal year of schooling. It’s during this final year ...
