As a psychologist who had mostly treated adults, Dr Larry Cohen realised once he became a parent that the single most important skill a parent might acquire was to play with their kids.
“For adults, play means leisure, but for children, play is more like their job,” writes Larry in his book, Playful Parenting.
Getting motivated can be tough. Even so, watching the Olympics reminds us of the human potential for strength and endurance. The games have inspired lots of us to set our own goals and do something we love; whether that’s enjoying the sun and warm weather with outdoor activities, or increasing our literature intake by spending more time with our noses between the pages of a book.
All kids can lose control of their emotions if they’re feeling angry, hurt, frustrated or sad. But when some kids with ADHD (also known as ADD) get upset, their negative feelings tend to be stronger and last for a longer period of time. Some may respond to those strong feelings by becoming physically aggressive.
Fast-changing technology and the ways to manage its impact are of great concern for parents. But helping your children develop their skills is a more constructive approach than strict rules and outright bans, says Jocelyn Brewer Assoc MAPS.
Having dyslexia makes reading, and sometimes other skills, more difficult to acquire, but having dyslexia is not necessarily a barrier to success. In fact, many individuals with dyslexia have not only been successful, they have changed the world. Research has shown that wiring in the brains of people with dyslexia is different, and many believe that this different wiring of the brain causes people with dyslexia to see problems in different ways that can support innovation and success.
Self-regulation is not simply self-control. It is the ability to manage our energy states, emotions, behaviour and attention: the ability to return to a balanced, calm and constant state of being.
Lack of sleep, noise, flashing lights, an argument, certain foods, stress and trauma can all throw us off balance. Our energy depletes and managing our feelings, behaviour and attention becomes more difficult.
Looking for kids music you’ll like too? Littlefolk will make your car rides and bedtime sing-alongs much more enjoyable. Mother-of-two Angie Who created Littlefolk after finding herself singing songs her mum had sung to her to her babies.
The holidays can be busy and exhausting, but what if they don’t have to be that way? My favorite motto for increasing family connection is, Connection, not perfection, and I find that the holidays are a time when this motto really helps me be more present and able to enjoy my family more.
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7 Critical Warning Signs of Speech & Learning Disorders!
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
Spelling 
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression’ 
Stuttering
Trouble Reading