Sensory Processing Differences in the Classroom
For neurodivergent children with sensory processing differences, a busy, noisy class can be overwhelming. Sensory overload makes learning and self-regulation difficult, which can lead to problematic behaviours and/or emotional meltdown.
7 Steps to Help Kids Set Goals
Setting goals builds resilience, boosts motivation, and strengthens executive functioning.
Is it OK for parents to fight in front of kids?
Conflict is a normal part of any family. However, when done constructively, parents fighting in front of their kids can be helpful.
Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Child with ADHD for The School Year
Make back to school for your ADHD child a successful one. Here are our Top 5 Tips to prepare your child for school.
3 Summertime Activities to Strengthen Family Bonding
Family bonding during the summer is normal (and important!) for many families. It can be difficult to find activities that don’t require a lot of time or resources that they don’t have. Here are three fun and easy things that all families can do to build their bonds.
The Importance Of Mental Health Check-Ins With Children
Children are often left out of serious conversations about mental health because many fear they are too young to understand the complexity of what mental health is. However, it is essential to speak with children in a way that isn’t condescending or “dumbed down.” Does your child need help? CLICK HERE to see how we […]
ADHD & Stress: 3 Tools To Use When Your Child Is Freaking Out
Stress levels and preceptors are greatly changed when someone lives with ADHD. Therefore, they will require different types of advice and tools to help them through stressful times than non-ADHDers. Because their minds process things differently, they need more stimulating and engaging tools to help them (and ones that are simple and precise!). Fortunately, there […]
Nurturing Sibling Relationships
If you have more than one child, chances are pretty darn good that there is some sibling rivalry happening. They might love each other and play beautifully one second and the next they are screaming at each other or punching each other in the face. Younger children tend to be more physically aggressive, whereas older […]
My child has ADHD. Now what? Step 5: Create your support team
As soon as you are able, it is essential to create a support team for your child. Together, you will collaborate to develop and implement a plan to promote your child’s development and ongoing success. Hopefully you already have a doctor and have met with your child’s teacher; these are the first two key people […]
ADHD, Now what? Understanding ADHD
Before doing anything else, it is critical to understand what ADHD is and how it affects your child. With knowledge, you can better help your child. Rather than go through all the complex medical information, my aim is to help you understand the key pieces of ADHD. There is a lot to know, but this […]