Category: Parenting Tips
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Explaining Your Child’s Diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, and Other Neurodivergent Conditions
Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, or any other neurodivergent condition for your child can be both overwhelming and relieving. It provides valuable insights into your child’s unique strengths... -
How Speech Therapists Help Young Children Prepare for Kindergarten Interview
In a heartwarming tale of triumph and transformation, Hayden, the once shy and reserved child with limited vocabulary, embarked on a remarkable journey towards kindergarten readiness under the... -
Understanding the Benefits of Psychoeducational Assessments for Your Child
As parents, we all want the best for our children when it comes to their education and well-being. Sometimes, the idea of a psychoeducational assessment for your child can seem daunting or worrying.... -
How Shadow Teacher Support Children’s Integration into Mainstream Classrooms
In the inclusive education landscape, a shadow teacher—also known as an educational assistant, classroom aide, or paraprofessional—plays a crucial role in supporting children with diverse... -
Selective Mutism: Understanding and Supporting Children with Anxiety
Children with anxiety often exhibit unique behaviors, one of which is selective mutism. Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder where a child, who is capable of speech, remains consistently... -
How occupational therapist support a child with EF challenges?
Executive functioning skills are essential for children’s academic success and overall development. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in helping children strengthen these skills... -
Is your child struggling to go back to school?
As a parent, you might notice your child becoming increasingly upset or anxious about going to school. While it’s normal for kids to occasionally grumble about school, “school... -
Introducing Your Child to the New Teacher: A Guide for Parents
The start of a new school year often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for children and parents alike. One of the significant transitions is meeting a new teacher. As a parent, you can play a... -
Getting Ready to Go Back to School
The last few days of summer are to be savored – a long overseas vacation, playing with cousins and families and that lingering theme parks with family friends, watching movies and Olympics until... -
Parental Psychological Challenges During Extended Breaks and Effective Coping Strategies
Extended breaks, such as summer vacations or holidays, provide an opportunity for families to spend quality time together. However, these extended periods can also present psychological challenges... -
How to Cultivate Executive Function Skills During Summer Break: 5 Fun and Meaningful Activities
Executive function skills can be enhanced in places other than school. With the arrival of summer, take advantage of this time to build executive function skills through activities such as sports and... -
Tips to help get your child organised!
Struggling to help your child stay on track, manage time, or stay focused? These may be signs of executive functioning challenges. Executive functions are the brain skills that help children plan,...
