by | Oct 9, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
Time outs are often used as a means to ‘discipline’ a child. It is seen as a way to teach a child not to keep going with a behaviour, by secluding them. It is often used as a last resort by parents and is obviously more favourable than a smack. Mostly,...
by | Jul 22, 2014 | Being a parent, Emotional development, Language, Learning |
How do you get your children to express themselves in a difficult situation, when language doesn’t necessarily flow that easily? Drawing is the perfect answer! Every child can pick up a pencil and when an adult is sensitive to what they are drawing, or telling...
by | Jul 12, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development, Learning |
We go through struggles everyday between the 2 boys over things that ‘don’t really matter’. But actually, who am I to say it doesn’t matter? For them as a child, in that stage, maybe it does matter… Or maybe they don’t know how to...
by | Jun 21, 2014 | Learning, Mealtimes |
Yes, vegetables do play on my mind! Here are a few things about veges and kids that I always keep in mind… children need to eat a rainbow of vegetables for essential nutrients for growth and development. Full stop! exposure to a wide variety of vegetables is...
by | Jun 17, 2014 | Learning |
Can you name five of your child’s interests (not including branded items)? Does your child know they have interests? Do you encourage them? Have you pointed out how other children have different interests? Did you know that the easiest way for a child to...
by | May 27, 2014 | Emotional development, Learning |
We encourage crying in our family. Not alone but with someone providing ‘love’ at the same time. This might be a hug, labeling how they feel to show empathy or even just being there with them. Crying is a physical way of releasing the energy from...
