Information and hype about Corona Virus is everywhere. It has reached mass hysteria and your child is probably very frightened and unsure what is going on. Read and apply the six strategies below to help your child feel safe with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Help your child understand what Corona...

Are you excited about Halloween or dreading the stress of trying to participate?

How is your child going to cope with trick or treating? Do you need to work out what costume your child will be comfortable to wear?  Are you worried about the busy schedules and how overwhelmed the holiday...

Are you thinking …ahhh, summer - no school, no homework and no routines! Then reality hits! Meltdowns are common in the holidays and exhausting for your child and yourself. It is scary to venture out of home in case there is a big meltdown in public. Anxiety levels can rise and your happy...

Is your child a picky eater? Do you struggle with ideas on what to feed your toddler? Are you tired of battling at the dinner table with your child to just eat a meal?

How can you tell if your child is a fussy or problem eater? Paediatric dietitian Jessica Crandall, RDN, suggests that...

Fidget tools are fantastic for helping your child if they struggle with attention, focus, or anxiety. They are great tools for teaching self-regulation and encouraging boundary setting, to enhance your child’s learning. If your child has sensory processing issues, fidget tools are just what...

The sensory world of a special needs child is often overwhelming.  Things that don’ t bother us neuro-typical parents may be highly sensitive for our child.  From the simple hum of the fluorescent lights or air conditioner, to the prickliness of the jumper,  or label in the...

You know the scenario; every other child in the class is invited to the party, except for your child. Play dates are organized for after school – but no one ever invites your child to one.

These situations can be heart breaking for the parent, but even harder to explain when your child asks...

A typical school day involves lots of concentration and practice to learn new skills. What do you do if your child struggles with focusing for the entire day or even sitting still and learning what the next task is? How can you help your child with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Sensory Processing...

Does your child struggle to stay focused and concentrate? Do you remember sitting in the classroom, listening to the teacher’s voice explaining the work that will be included in next week’s test, knowing how important it is to pay attention but struggling to focus as your mind is...