by | Aug 19, 2014 | Being a parent, Food sensitivities |
Welcome new friends who have joined recently! It is nice to have more and more people on my adventure with me. For those that don’t already know me… My name is Heidi. I’m a paediatric speech pathologist (who loves language and brain development as...
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 | 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 | Jun 25, 2014 | Mealtimes |
What vegetables do you hide in bolognaise or slow-cooked meals? Do you go for the same ones each time? Do you leave some slightly chopped (eg carrot, mushroom) so your children will just notice them or do you whizz them all? Along with zucchini, carrot and mushroom,...
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...