More strategies to use when reading with your child at home
Here are some other strategies that you can make use of when reading with your child at home: Pre-reading strategies – look at the title and available pictures with your child and discuss what you think the story may be about. Question, question, question: Stop reading at regular intervals and ask your child questions about […]
Strategies to use when reading with your child at home
There are several useful strategies that parents can make use of when reading with their children at home, as we need to bear in mind that children are individuals and one method is not necessarily going to work for every child. Paired reading becomes useful, as instead of listening to the child read, the parent […]
Tips for developing your child’s emotional intelligence
Tips for developing your child’s emotional intelligence (and developing these characteristics yourself); ☺ Raise your children understanding that while all emotions are acceptable, not all behaviours are. ☺ Help your children to find appropriate and healthy ways of dealing with all of their emotions, especially the negative ones (this does not allow for them to […]
Childpsych Pinterest Page
Check out the Childpsych Pinterest page for great ideas and activities on fine motor, gross motor, perceptual, numeracy and literacy development. We will also be adding boards on sensory exploration and fun science ideas to this mix.
Telephonic guidance and advice for parents
Anel offers telephonic guidance and advice for parents who are far away; have difficulty leaving the house or are unable to leave their little ones with a babysitter. Please contact her on 021 423 0739 or via e-mail anel@www.childpsych.co.za to set up a telephonic appointment time.