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Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. 2 to 4 Years
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. 2 to 4 Years Pay attention when your child talks to you. Get your child's attention before you talk. Praise your child when she tells you something. Show that you understand her words. Pause after speaking. This gives your child a chance to respond. Keep helping your child learn new words. Say a new word, and tell him what it View More
Is your child ready for big school?
Is your child ready for big school? Are you thinking of enrolling your child into primary school next year? Starting school is a big step for little kids. You might have heard the term ‘school readiness’ – but what does it really mean? Find out all about school readiness and how you can help your child prepare for big school! School readiness’ is a measure of the knowledge, skills and b View More
Tips for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum
Tips for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum As a parent, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your child’s future. Even more so if he or she has an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD diagnosis. Apart from the medical care and therapies that you may line up to help your son or daughter, there are simple, everyday things that make a difference. Focus on the positive. Just l View More
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. 2 to 4 Years
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. 2 to 4 Years Speak clearly to your child. Model good speech. Repeat what your child says to show that you understand. Add on to what she says. Use words like, "Want juice? I have juice. I have apple juice. Do you want apple juice?" It's okay to use baby talk sometimes. Be sure to use the adult word too. For example, "It is time for View More
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. Birth to 2 Years
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development. Birth to 2 Years Say sound like "ma," "da," and "ba." Try to get your baby to say them back to you. Look at your baby when he makes sounds. Talk back to him, and say what he says. Pretend to have a conversation. Respond when your baby laughs or makes faces. Make the same faces back to her. Teach your baby to do what you do, View More
ADHD Parenting Tips
How to help your child with ADHD. Life with a child or teen with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) can be frustrating, even overwhelming. But as a parent you can help your child overcome daily challenges, channel their energy into positive arenas, and bring greater calm to your family. And the earlier and more consistently you address your child’s problems View More
