The importance of communicating with your child’s teacher
There’s a lot of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps to improve the academic performance and confidence of children. You don’t need to wait for parent-teacher meetings to start communicating with your child’s teacher. You can reach out right at the beginning of the school year to start building a solid […]
Why you shouldn’t try to be a perfect parent
Parenting is a highly demanding job that can seem overwhelming at times, considering the level of responsibility involved. The pressure on today’s parents to do and be everything for their kids is also a real problem. From judgmental parenting books to the shaming that goes on in online forums and social media, it’s no wonder […]
Does ADHD go away as children get older?
ADHD is a common childhood mental health condition. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD in childhood include being inattentive, disorganised, hyperactive, impulsive, and easily distracted. It is believed that around 10% of all children have this disorder. Often, when children are first diagnosed, one of the […]
Why taste and smell are important
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 to how humans understand the world around them. So, along with showing […]
Ideas for your child to calm themselves at school
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 down when their emotions get out of control. Teaching your child to […]
The importance of a support network for parents
Parenting is one of the most important jobs. But, it can also be one of the hardest. Every stage in raising children brings more questions and difficult choices. However, honest, open and informative conversations about the challenges of parenting are often rare. This is where parenting support networks come in. Why support is essential for […]
Why counting on fingers is important in the foundation phase
It is very well known that, during the early stages of development, kids’ hands play a major role in their interactions with their parents, peers and teachers. Specifically, the importance of their fingers in the early development of numerical abilities has been proven extensively. Learning and practising finger counting has been demonstrated to be essential […]
Healthy ways to talk to your child about body image and weight
Kids of all ages are exposed to ideas about their bodies by peers, parents, the media and other sources. Starting in primary school, kids quickly become aware of body image as they start to compare themselves to others. By the time they reach adolescence, they often become highly concerned about their bodies and the way they look. […]
Promoting independent play
Promoting independence is a key component of allowing your child to feel capable and respected. This is why independent play is so important. True independent play is when time is forgotten and your child can be a creator, safe in the hub of their own imagination and authorship. The benefits of independent play Independent play […]
How to get your child to listen
Whether your child tunes out completely when you tell him to clean his room or he keeps throwing his toys around when you tell him to stop, getting your child to listen can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Children not listening is one of the most frequent parenting complaints, and often the most frustrating. […]
