Child Development . Parenting . Wellness
A school is a business! When a school is being set up, the owners and board of directors sit and discuss the vision THEY have for the school and the caliber of students they want to have. There are so many schools out there offering different philosophies and values, take time to look around and pick what is best for you and your child!
Its time we openly speak about intentionally raising Men!
A happy, strong and independent man is raised in an intentional way. I know we have many people talking about the girl child and the feminist movement but I want us on this blog to balance the attention and give the boy child attention, love and intentional parenting.
Have you ever looked at your child and poured yourself a glass of wine? Have you been so proud of yourself as a parent, you literally went out to treat yourself? This summer break I have had a few of those moments. Raising independent, happy and respectful children is not easy. It has been emotionally involving to get my children to where they are now. You see at their age, I can comfortably go anywhere with my children without fear of them misbehaving, destroying people’s property, or just being rude.
To be honest, it is so much more work on the teacher’s part as we have to prepare everything and ensure there is no sharing and the children maintain social distance., but I am happier doing that than teaching on the screen.
As we explore more on dyslexia, it is important to remember, that it is NOT a disability. It is merely a creative way of learning for the child. In our society, we have many successful women and men who live with it and have gone above and beyond their wildest dreams.
When they make a mistake correct them kindly! When they write it correctly, praise them! Take time to sit they with no distractions and write with them. Remember it is not a race, it is their life and you want them to live it positively and confidently.
How ambitious is your child? Do they help you around the house when the nanny is not around? Do you answer on behalf of your children? Do they know how to make ambitious decisions? And most importantly, do you respect their decisions? I ask these questions to parents with older children – 5 years and... Continue Reading →
This post is to help the pre-kindergarten children (4 years and below). For this age group, we can focus on their fine motor and gross motor skills, concentration, building vocabulary, and of course art and craft.
Where Behaviour and Biology Meet In my practice as a behavioural specialist, I often see the direct correlation between a child’s nutritional intake and their cognitive regulation. We cannot expect a child’s brain to perform at its peak—regulating emotions, maintaining focus, or mastering new skills—if the biological "fuel" is subpar. 1. Carbohydrates: Fueling Cognitive Function... Continue Reading →
For every child to develop they require a balanced diet. A balanced diet is one that provides the body with the essential nutrients that the body requires.
Have you wondered what activities you can do to help your child’s fine motor skills develop? Does your child have weak fine motor skills? The easiest way to answer this question is by assessing the small movements your child can do. This is mostly seen through activities that involve his/ her fingers, wrist, arm, and... Continue Reading →
[Enter Post Title Here] Every night this year I have made it my mission to do a fun yet developing activity with my children. They have mostly been done on the carpet and the dining table, with the television OFF. My reason for doing this is my daughter has suddenly had a dip in her... Continue Reading →
When I was in college, we learned almost everything there was to learn at that time about our Special children. Children with special needs are the most heart-warming children you will ever interact with. As parents, I believe it is our job to teach our children how to befriend and understand other children. In my... Continue Reading →
As you look at you little toddler full of joy now, it seems like a lifetime away for them to stand on their own two feet. It feels wrong to start teaching them to do things for themselves but I can promise you it is not! For now, it may seem impossible to begin the idea of responsibility but it’s never too early or too late for your toddler. There are a few activities you can engage your toddler in to boost them.
If you’ve ever watched a child effortlessly share a highly coveted toy, or conversely, melt down completely because their toast was cut into triangles instead of squares, you’ve witnessed the complex world of emotional management. At the heart of these moments is a critical developmental milestone: self-regulation "Self-regulation involves children’s developing ability to regulate their... Continue Reading →
Chewing food is more than just a way of eating. It is also a way of learning and communicating. By helping your child develop their chewing skills, you are also helping them develop their speech skills. And by supporting your child's speech development, you are also supporting their social and emotional development.
Toddler temper tantrums start from 18 months old and are a normal phase in childhood. Children at this age want to express themselves but are not able to. However, as a child gets older, 3-4 years old, the temper tantrums shift to a power struggle.
Children find joy amid heartbreak and grief! My children taught me to speak with love at all times even when I don't want to. My daughter taught me that just because they are not there physically doesn’t mean they are not there in your heart! LET ME EXPLAIN WHY! So, my life got turned upside... Continue Reading →
When they make a mistake correct them kindly! When they write it correctly, praise them! Take time to sit they with no distractions and write with them. Remember it is not a race, it is their life and you want them to live it positively and confidently.
For Growing Minds 