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Bringing Books to Life: Practical Strategies to Boost Early Literacy Through Shared Reading
Reading with young children builds language, vocabulary, comprehension, and pre-literacy skills. But how you read matters just as much as what you read
No Time-Outs Needed: Why Co-Regulation Is the New Behaviour Strategy
Managing challenging behaviours is probably one of the most difficult tasks within the realm of parenting. In a world where advice, resources and support are readily available, we seem to continue to hit barriers when it comes to managing tricky behaviours.
Late Talkers: Do you think your child might be a “late talker”?
A child’s first words often come with much anticipation and excitement, but for many toddlers, these early words don’t always emerge as expected. Approximately 15% of toddlers are considered “late talkers”. But what exactly constitutes a late talker?
Why teaching social skills to our autistic children is a huge no-no
OK, I know that in years gone by it was incredibly common for therapists to teach neurotypical social skills to autistic clients, but when you know better you can do better, right?
Neurodivergent Learner Support – A Parent’s Guide to Brain-Based Strategies
Every child’s brain is unique. Some children learn best through movement, some through visuals, and others through hands-on experiences. For neurodivergent learners – children with diagnoses like ADHD, autism, or specific learning disabilities, the learning process can look a little different. But different doesn’t mean less.
Help Your Child Build a Stronger Memory – Learning That Lasts
Have you ever wondered why your child can sing every word to a favourite song but struggle to remember their spelling words? Memory isn’t just about repetition, it’s about how the brain organises and retrieves information.
How Kids Learn – A Brain-Based Look at Memory and Learning
As parents, we all want our children to succeed – to learn, grow, and thrive in a world that sometimes feels overwhelming. But have you ever stopped to wonder how your child learns? What happens in the brain when they remember a new word, master a skill, or forget something five minutes after you’ve told them?
Cognitive Flexibility – My Way or the Highway! – Helping Kids with Rigid Thinking (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Cognitive flexibility v cognitive rigidity. Have you ever tried to convince your child that mac and cheese can be made with a different brand of pasta? Or that their favourite shirt is in the wash, and they will, in fact, survive wearing a different one?
ADHD – Why is my Kid More Interested in the Weird Lizard Than Their Homework? (And How to Help Them Focus)
Have you ever watched your child stare intensely at a weird lizard in the grass, notice every detail of the way its tail moves, and provide a detailed lecture on lizard behaviour—only to have them completely blank out when asked to do their homework?
Anxiety – Why Is My Kid Anxious About Socks? (And Other Unexpected Anxiety Triggers)
If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes negotiating with your child about which socks “feel right”, only to have them declare all socks unwearable and run away screaming, congratulations! You may be raising a child with anxiety (or an extremely strong opinion about footwear).