Therapy is an opportunity for two, or more, individuals to build a relationship which supports the client to explore experiences, behaviours and patterns of relating that may be interfering with one’s life or relationships. It is a space for the
The Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Learning takes many different forms and taps into various media also. The older the child gets, the more complex our targets for learning may become, however, at its core, learning is based on a child’s interest and willingness to learn
5 Tips to stop children from backtalking
One of the most challenging discipline issues that parents have to face is dealing with a child who talks back to them. Although it is a normal stage of development, but that does not necessarily makes it any easier to
Study Tips for Children with Learning Difficulties
Studying can be a challenging task for most children but for children with learning difficulties, the challenges are usually harder. To study, besides motivation, one needs to develop skills which can help you to study more productively. Thus, it is
I caught my son masturbating and now it’s awkward. What should I do?
Isn’t it funny somehow that we teach our children about their different body parts, singing the “head, shoulders, knees and toes”- song, making them touch those areas but when it comes to genitals, we might consider touching abnormal or even
How can I promote better emotional health in my child?
Most of our society is becoming more advanced and does not stigmatize against the role of emotions. The reason for this is that we are taking a step beyond looking solely at physical health and putting more focus on our
My ex-partner is alienating my kids from me. What can I do?
Navigating a divorce or separation is rarely an easy experience and when children are involved, it can be even harder. Among other things, one parent may seek to alienate the children from the other parent through various tactics, which may
How to teach children emotional literacy skills
Why is noticing our feelings important?
From a neuroscientific perspective, when we are putting our feelings into words, this activates our prefrontal cortex (that part of our brain behind our forehead). This moderates the effect that the emotions have in
Mealtime battles: 7 tips
Mealtimes can be tough for some families. Having a child who refuses to eat many foods offered can be frustrating for parents or anyone trying to help. This may not only have an impact on the diet quality of the
Am I Alienating my Children?
Many parents want what is best for their kids, but what does ‘best’ look like? When parents are caring for their children under the same roof, there is generally an opportunity for the kids to spend time with both of