How to teach your child to stand up for herself
As an adult, you know how difficult it can be to stand up for yourself in certain situations. Being assertive is a skill that has to be learnt over time, ideally from a young age. The benefits of being assertive include enhanced self-confidence, understanding your feelings, earning respect from others and improved communication. As a […]
How to bring an element of fun to parenting
Balancing all the aspects of parenting can be exhausting. But between all the challenging tasks, there are ways to make parenting fun for both you and your kids. Bringing a fun element will not only relieve the stresses that come with parenting but will also ensure the general happiness of your entire family. Ways […]
The importance of family rituals
Family life can be busy. There is a lot going on with work, school, doing homework, going to extra-mural activities, cooking meals, and making sure everyone has fun too. Busy schedules can affect children in many ways. They may become stressed, feel anxious or get overwhelmed. One way to ensure a sense of stability for […]
The importance of auditory processing as part of your child’s development
Sensory processing is necessary for understanding and producing language. This usually starts from a very early age, as children hear and respond to auditory cues. The processing of sounds refers to auditory processing. Let’s take an in-depth look at exactly how this works and complications that can hinder the development of auditory skills. What is auditory processing? Auditory […]
How to Teach Your Child about Bullying
Bullying involves repeated unwanted behaviour in which children use physical strength or embarrassing information to harm other children. Unfortunately, this behaviour is very common in schools and it can lead to insecurity, anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts in young children. But how do you teach your child about bullying and its effects? To find […]
The Importance of Pre-Literacy Skills
Research has shown that children who develop pre-literacy skills are at an advantage of learning to read and write when they start primary school. These skills begin to form very early in life as young ones learn to use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to express themselves. Pre-literacy skills are derived from consistently being exposed to language-and print-rich environments. […]
A Short Guide to Bonding with your Newborn
The first three months of your baby’s life is one of the most important times for bonding and attachment. Much development is still taking place in the tiny body and it can be a challenging time for your newborn as they adjust to the outside world. Luckily, there are many ways to bond with your newborn in […]
How often should you have your child’s vision and hearing checked?
Children’s senses play a major role in how they learn, interpret, develop and adapt to their environments. Therefore, it is important to test your child’s vision and hearing very early on to ensure correct development and to tend to any problems that may emerge over time. To evaluate your child’s vision and hearing, you should have several professional tests […]
How to repair a broken parent-child relationship
The relationship between a parent and a child is incredibly valuable. This relationship is one that nurtures the emotional, social and physical development of the child. But often even the best of intentions are not enough to avoid strain and even fights between parent and child. If the relationship has become strained or tense, it […]
How To Raise Confident Children
Confident children are more likely to succeed in school and achieve their personal goals. Unfortunately, fear is one of the biggest enemies of confidence. Children who lack confidence may be hesitant to try new things because they are afraid of failing or disappointing themselves or others. While it is a good learning school for children […]