by ChildPsych | Apr 21, 2022 | Parent guidance
Playtime holds great importance for kids’ development. Especially independent play is essential for kids to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play is a time where kids play in a safe area alone for a certain period of time. Let’s look at...
by ChildPsych | Mar 31, 2022 | Parent guidance
Night terrors in kids, also known as sleep terrors, are sometimes mistaken for nightmares. Both of these occurrences cause distress and disrupt sleep, but they are quite different. And although night terrors are less common than nightmares, they are not unusual –...
by ChildPsych | Mar 10, 2022 | Early Childhood Development, Parent guidance
Kids’ senses of smell and taste are often taken for granted. From birth, parents are encouraged to engage their kids in sensory play that boost the development of their sight, touch and vocabulary. But what about tasting and smelling? These senses are integral...
by ChildPsych | Feb 24, 2022 | Parent guidance
Whether your child whines every time you say no, or whines about eating dinner, going along on a shopping trip or cleaning up their room, whining is very tough to listen to. But why do children whine so much and what can be done to reduce or even stop whining...
by ChildPsych | Feb 10, 2022 | Behavioural Difficulties, Parent guidance, Social Development
Navigating some childhood challenges can be stressful. Unfortunately, these challenges can appear at any time. When it happens at school, your child can feel overwhelmed, lonely and scared. Luckily, there are a few things you can teach your child to help them calm...
by ChildPsych | Jan 27, 2022 | Parent guidance
Over time, toy collections can grow quickly. And it often happens that children don’t play much with their toys because they are overwhelmed by the variety. The clutter can also lead to frustration for both parents and their children. This is where toy rotation...
