If you’re worried your teen might be selling drugs, it’s an awkward question to come right out and ask. You might want to avoid an argument, even though there may be an important discussion to be had. Perhaps your teen is just acting very different from the way they normally act, and it’s beginning to…
Getting your toddler outside offers them a number of benefits as the many outdoor toys and activities can help them develop both gross and fine motor skills, problem solving skills and deductive reasoning. Being outside also gives your toddler fresh air, space, and the ability to be creative without you having to stress over the…
Encouraging your children to spend time and have fun outdoors is more and more important as they tend to spend more and more time in front of ‘screens’. Based on our experience, these are the best outdoor toys for school aged children. Sporting Balls High Bounce balls or tennis balls for hand ball; soccer or…
Children are very resilient, but many of them are averse to change. They are still learning and experiencing the world, so even small changes to their lives or routines sometimes feel overwhelming. When you need to move, a big change is going to happen. You don’t want to break the hearts of your children –…
I have a 20 month old daughter, and am 5-months pregnant with my second child. Even though their age gap will only be two years, I feel like I gained 100 years worth of knowledge in my first two years of parenting. Knowledge that is making life a lot easier now than it was in…
Bullying has always been around, and the internet has changed the way children are being bullied. Kids can be cruel to each other, and they find it much easier to do so when hiding behind a screen. Kids and teens often feel embarrassed or sensitive about bullying situations, which makes them hesitant to inform an…
So……. “ADHD” stands for “Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder” and consists of a cluster of particular behaviours (called symptoms) such as Impulsiveness, Inattention and Hyperactivity. Every child is unique and a little different…. however, so some children have difficulty paying attention, while other children can pay attention to some things (that have their interest) and not…
We all experience our world through our senses. That is: our eye’s (vision), ears(auditory), skin (touch), nose (olfaction) and mouth/tongue (taste) all receive information that we need for life. We also have the sense of movement (vestibular system) and the positional sense (proprioception). So our senses are “integrated” as we take in information through our…
Most parents want to do something special for their kid’s birthday. We want to them to have a fantastic time they will never forget. Before you know it, your child will have grown into a young adult, and they will leave for university. So, it’s vital that you make the most of the times you…
Kids trends are moving at the speed of light. Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with what is cool and what is so last week? You are not alone! Kids can be the toughest group to shop for. They seemingly want everything, but the everything better fit into what is cool that week…
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