Talking to your Child about Anxiety
Many parents worry that talking to their child about anxiety will make things worse. That naming it will give it more power. In my experience the opposite is true. Children
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The Summer Holidays: 10 Survival Tips
Six weeks of school holidays is a lot for any family, and if your child has sensory sensitivities, that stretch can bring extra challenges. Holidays are, at their heart, a
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“Special Time Play”, how 15 minutes Can Deepen Connection
In some parts of society, there’s a belief that playing is unproductive, frivolous, something to be finished with quickly so real life can resume. I don’t believe that. Offering your
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Why Reading Together Enhances Connection
Reading together has so many benefits. It supports language, cognitive, and social development, and it builds real emotional connection between you and your child. Here’s why it matters so much,
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5 Strategies to Teach Your Child Self-Control
Self-control, in a nutshell, is your child’s ability to regulate themselves. A few everyday examples: waiting patiently in a queue, tolerating frustration, holding back an impulse, or planning ahead rather
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The Power of Play and How You Use it to Help Your Child De-Stress
Play is essential for children and adults, too. Most of us don’t realise that play is universal, whatever the culture or society. The only difference is the attitude concerning the
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