by | Aug 11, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Going natural, Play, Social skills |
A little update on the ‘saving my family’s health’ tale with some ways to spot whether you or your children are also as sensitive. The end is getting happier for us :DToday I am thankful to have my son’s brain working so much better than it...
by | May 11, 2014 | Mealtimes, Social skills |
[Improving social skills] In order to help my boys learn how to share, particularly when it comes to table manners, I sometimes provide a share plate. The aim is to only take one piece at a time and to still take the time to enjoy and be thankful for our food. To...
by | Apr 24, 2014 | Being a parent, Emotional development, Going natural, Learning, Social skills |
Imagine having a child that is learning to be more mindful of others, at one with their natural environment and able to calm and regulate their emotions? This is just some of the benefits of teaching your child about mindfulness. If you’re not sure what...
by | Feb 21, 2014 | Language, Learning, Social skills |
Well it’s on for a limited time. Any parent who is keen to teach their little one some signs (from 6 months +), first get your head around the ins and outs at Do I get on this baby sign bandwagon or not?….. And if you’re still keen to give your...
by | Jan 26, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Language, Social skills |
How do you explain to your child the ‘rules’ around turn-taking? Here is my turn-taking cartoon strip to get the steps straight in your head but also a great visual tool to explain it to your child from about 3 years of age onwards. Rather than drawing it...
by | Jan 18, 2014 | Learning, Social skills |
Sometimes I take the boys outside to eat on their mat, then leave them alone. It is interesting to see what they do without my needing to fill their silence with talk all the time! They don’t necessarily interact but instead take the time to notice their...
