What’s Your Child’s Temperament And Why Is It Important?
When it comes to personality, not all children are created equal. As a mother of three, it often strikes me how different my children are. I have Chalk and Cheese then number 3 is what I like to call The Perfect Storm – an inexplicable combination of her two brothers. It can make parenting a minefield because there […]
Could Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?
I’ve always known my children had sensory issues – after all everyone has sensory aversions and preferences. However, it wasn’t until an OT did a formal assessment on my nine year old son, diagnosing him with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) that I realised the full impact this condition can have on a child’s everyday functioning. […]
How to Talk to Your Tween or Teen About The Risks of Porn
I try hard not to think about how much porn my children have been exposed to. But in reality I know it’s a lot more than I’d seen when I was their age (which was about none). And we also know that today’s porn is much more stylised than the stuff that was doing the […]
How To Know If Your Child Is Capable Of Making Good Friends
A great source of worry for many parents is if their child will be able to make friends easily. Regardless of age, friendships are an important part of childhood (and adulthood too!) Positive peer relationships can have not only emotional but also cognitive and behavioural benefits for children. Through friendships, children learn important social skills […]
Did You Take Your Child Out Of Their Booster Seat Too Soon?
The age of seven is a huge milestone in my house, because that’s when you no longer need a booster seat and you are allowed to sit in the front seat. Of course, my rookie error here was that now with two children qualifying for this esteemed privilege, daily fights over who called ‘shot gun’ […]
Could Your Child Be Struggling With Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects approximately 10% of the population. The exact cause is unknown but it is believed that there is a strong hereditary link. Meaning “difficulty with words”, dyslexia is characterised by difficulties with reading, spelling, writing and comprehension. Interestingly, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has shown that […]
How To Protect Your Child’s Photos Online
I used to be super careful about sharing my kids’ photos online. I kept them private and only shared a handful with close family and friends. But as time has marched on, I’ve probably become a bit lax with security. And my eldest now has her own Facebook account, which means her images are probably […]
Ever Wondered What Rewarding Your Child To Motivate Them is Doing To Them?
Humans are naturally motivated by rewards. Like a carrot dangled in front of a donkey, we are more likely to do something if there is something enticing at the finish line. There is so much evidence of it in our society. If we do a good job at work we might get an end of […]
This Latest Trend In Decluttering Is Kind Of Awesome
There is a new decluttering trend in town and it is kind of awesome in it’s practicality. Translating to “death cleaning”, dostadning is a practice embedded in Swedish culture which has recently been brought to the attention of the rest of the world by the upcoming release of a book called The Gentle Art of […]
Challenging The Misconceptions and Stigma Around ADHD
When I was growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, ADHD was what the “naughty” kids had. It was very much seen as a behavioural problem, characterised by hyperactivity and inappropriate behaviour. Now I am faced with the possibility that one of my own children has this disorder, I have battled my own perceptions of […]