If your child has ADD/ADHD…
Help them remember what they need for school by creating checklists and posting reminders. Visual reminders may be more effective than verbal ones. Teach them to start making these lists and reminders for themselves. Looking for more tips and strategies when caring for a child with ADD/ADHD? Check out our resources: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-add-adhd/
Play is a child’s work, and it is how they learn.
When parents follow the child’s lead during play (rather than control or correct), children have the opportunity to develop skills rather than ‘play perfectly.’
If you suspect your child is experiencing stress…
Encourage and nudge them towards healthy stress coping strategies. What works for one child may be different for another and could include anything from a physical activity to playing with a pet to journalling. In addition, ensure they have someone who is trustworthy and who will listen to what they are experiencing without judgement. Check […]
Back to school!
“For parents, the start of school is a significant milestone. We know that success at school – or difficulty – will influence our children’s life-long learning, health, career satisfaction and social success. If your child is just starting school, it is helpful to remember that children are born “Ready to Learn!” – Nanci Burns, MSW, […]
Looking for some budget friendly ‘back to school’ ideas for the kids?
Try hosting a ‘kid clothes exchange’ event. Everybody brings clothing items their children have grown out of and do an exchange. Everybody goes home with some ‘new’ well fitting items. This could greatly narrow down the essential items you do need to buy for the kids and save you money. For more ideas, check this […]
If you have a child with Autism (or anxiety in general), and are concerned about how they will adjust to a new school year…
Consider contacting the school early to see if you can go in with your child to meet their new teacher, see their new classroom and perhaps even their seating arrangements. Familiarity of their new space may help ease the anxiety of the ‘new’ school year. For some great strategies and resources to support your child […]
We’ve got a problem!
Help teach your child problem solving skills by guiding them to brainstorm ideas, evaluate the choices and the possible consequences of each one, and narrow down the ideas to try one of their solutions.
Kids fighting constantly?
What if by insisting that kids get along, we are unintentionally creating more animosity? Try allowing them to express their negative feelings towards their sibling without taking sides, correcting, or reprimanding. Feelings are not facts and when kids feel heard, it can go a long way towards encouraging positive interactions amongst siblings. For more ideas […]
When you feel yourself getting angry with the kids….
Stop before you explode. Take several deep breathes and give yourself some time to think about the situation. Once you are calm, talk to your child by describing how you are feeling and what you need without using hurtful words. Want more strategies for coping with anger? Take our eLearning course, Why So Angry? Parenting […]
When you are co-parenting, and your child needs to navigate between two homes…
Create two homes where your child Is comfortable, welcome and ‘at home’. Create a special place for them in your home and allow them to bring their comfort items back and forth.