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 | Aug 18, 2014 | Mealtimes |
[Avoiding a picky eater] One good rule to remember : NEVER serve plain pasta (or crackers/toast)! As a speech pathologist, I work with picky eaters (no we don’t just do speech!). It is very common to meet children whose sensory systems prefer plain carbs. But...
by | Apr 14, 2014 | Language, Milestones, Play |
[~2years] This should be a milestone that every parent looks forward to. When your child first starts to talk and play imaginatively by themselves! Your child will need to be ready with plenty of language to make up play actions and stories, that they have seen in...
by | Apr 13, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Emotional development |
Speaking from first hand experience, it is much easier to work on yourself staying ‘cool’ when your kids try to steal your calm than trying to pick up the pieces, for your kids and you! So how do you do this? – Being ‘mindful’ is one way...
by | Apr 7, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Did you know that what you say and how you act around your child when they are toilet training can really make or break the whole experience? A confident and supported child will be happy to keep trying, even if they make mistakes! Here are a few points to remember...
