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5 Signs Your Child Needs Speech Therapy – How Parents Can Help

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24 January, 2021 / 0 Comments

Kids’ chores and self-care habits - like brushing teeth - are not synonymous.

Kids’ Chores vs Self-Care: The Subtle Yet Important Difference

The subtle difference between cleaning the house versus your little one brushing their teethWhat’s the difference between telling a child to wash the dishes versus washing their face? Or what’s the difference between telling them to set the table versus packing their lunchbox? Some are household chores...

31 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Intrinsic motivation helps kids pursue goals without chasing rewards.

What Exactly is Intrinsic Motivation? Why Do Your Kids Need It?

The common trait among all of these intrinsically-motivated behaviours is the quality of being “proactive"We as parents want our kids to take up responsibilities willingly. Not just for rewards. Kids who do this demonstrate intrinsic motivation. This means a desire to accomplish goals because of...

30 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

A daily routine bestows several benefits of kids.

7 Benefits of Routines for Children

Routines can help kids to build crucial executive functioning skillsKids are bundles of energy. They learn new things at breakneck speed and display creativity in ways that many adults wish they could, sometimes.But one thing they need help with is structure and organization. That’s where a daily...

25 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Gifted kids benefit from daily routines and structure.

How a Chore Chart Can Help Keep Gifted Kids Grounded

A gifted ‘spark’ means your child could benefit from the structure of a chore chart.Society may be obsessed with the idea of child prodigies. Movies, T.V. shows and pop culture, in general, have made it seem that daily routine is a breeze to a child prodigy!...

20 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Good behaviour and self-care can keep kids happy and healthy despite COVID-19 lockdowns.

Our Good Behaviour Guide to Keep Kids Happy During Coronavirus Lockdown

Here are some clear strategies to keep kids engaged while at home.You and your kids will be spending a lot more time together due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But it doesn't mean we can't reinforce good behaviour.Many of you are working remotely or off...

18 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Celebrity parents have interesting methods to teach their kids good behaviour.

Chore Chart Stickers Your Favourite Celebs Might Use for their Kids

Celebrities, do they assign chores like regular folks?Celebrity parents are just like us! Minus the big bank accounts and appearances on magazine covers. However, do all celebrities use a chore chart? Celebrities face the same challenges you face when it comes to rearing children. In...

15 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Our Top 5 Activities to Up the Fun (and Health) During Extended March Break

Now's the time to empower ourselves to “make lemonade”.This week was a challenging one. Difficult on a global scale and equally as stressful on families. While health officials and governments are doing the best they can to minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19, the...

13 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Good behaviour must be rewarded judiciously.

Good Behaviour: To Be Rewarded…or To Be Expected?

Most parents are not strangers to offering their kids rewards for completing their chores.If you want your son or daughter to do the dishes, take out the trash and generally be a “good boy or girl”, promise to buy them a new iPad beforehand. It’s only...

11 March, 2020 / 0 Comments

Age influences the chores your child can do.

How Age Affects Your Child’s Ability to Complete Chores

Childhood brain development and the stages of a child's growth can mean some chores will be more impactful than othersAs adults, most of us are on board with the idea of age being nothing but a number. But when it comes to the brain development of...

10 March, 2020 / 0 Comments