Sensory-Friendly Festive Season Tips
Here are a few sensory-friendly strategies to help your child enjoy the holidays at their own pace…
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Managing End-of-Year Fatigue in Kids
Children have spent months using enormous amounts of mental, emotional and social energy. They’ve learned new routines, made new friendships, managed challenges, sat through noisy classrooms and pushed themselves right to the finish line. By December, their “battery” is running low.
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School Holidays Are Just Around the Corner — Here Are a Few Things to Start Thinking About
A little planning now can make the holiday period smoother and less stressful. Here are some gentle things to consider:
Separation Anxiety: When It’s More Than Just Growing Pains
It’s completely normal for children to feel a bit nervous or upset when it’s time to say goodbye, whether it’s dropping them off at daycare, school, or even leaving them with a babysitter. But for some children, the anxiety doesn’t just fade after a few minutes. When separation anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent, and interferes with
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Helping Your Child Settle at Night When Anxiety Strikes
Bedtime can be tough for kids — especially when anxiety starts to creep in. Whether it’s worries about monsters, bad dreams, or the fear of being alone, these anxious thoughts can make it hard for your child to settle down and get a good night’s sleep.
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Understanding Co-Regulation: A Key to Healthy Emotional Development in Kids
As parents, we all know how tricky it can be to help our little ones navigate their big emotions. Co-regulation is one powerful tool we can use to help children feel safe, understood, and supported when their emotions get overwhelming.
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Teen Sleep: Why It Matters (and How to Help Them Get It!) 😴
Sleep might seem like a low priority to some teens — especially when homework, social media, and late-night scrolling take over — but teen sleep is essential for mental health, learning, and self-regulation.
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When Your Child Says “NO!” — What to Do Instead of Losing Your Cool
It’s one of the most common challenges parents face — a young child folding their arms, digging in their heels, and saying “NO!” (sometimes loudly… and in public 😬)….
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📱 Screen Time & Kids: Finding a Healthy Balance
Screens are part of everyday life—and for children and teens, they can be a great source of fun, learning, and connection. From educational apps to keeping in touch with friends, screen time isn’t all bad. In fact, it can support creativity, learning, and social skills when used in healthy ways.
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🧸 Why Play Is More Than Just Fun: The Essential Role of Play in Early Childhood 🧸
To adults, play might look like just a fun way for kids to pass the time. But for young children, play is serious learning. It’s how they explore the world, build skills, and make sense of everything around them.
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