Sensory Processing "Understanding the way children learn, behave & play" Sensory processing is being able to use information received through all senses to understand what is going on around us. The sensations received from hearing, sight, tastes, smell, touch, pressure and movement, are analysed by the brain which processes the sensations. Most people spend their days surrounded by a … [Read more...]
Child communication “Sticks & stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” ….
17/11/2011 By 29 Comments
Child Communication -What you say is important! "Sticks & stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" Uhmm, Wrong! Your words are the most powerful and influential source on your child's behaviour and the values they start to believe in. Your words can make your child feel on top of the world or confused and upset. Child communication means watching what you say Words influence … [Read more...]
Managing conflict. A story of chalk and cheese…
07/11/2011 By 5 Comments
Managing conflict. A story of chalk and cheese… Pretty much every morning my nine-year-old daughter can’t seem to get ready for school. Not every morning. But lots. It ends in tears. Not always. But lots. It is fair to say it’s a source of ongoing conflict – and it’s very hard to manage! Even when she is trying to get it together, something ‘happens’ to make it all fall apart – in the final 20 … [Read more...]
Child Behaviour: Why Children Bite and how to stop it.
03/11/2011 By 26 Comments
Children Biting "Bite Me!" In all the years I have worked with children let me firstly reassure you that biting is completely normal. I know that as the parent it can make you feel shocked and embarrassed when your child is the biter and you worry about the reaction from other parents, teachers and anyone else who witnesses or overhears that your child bit another child. If your child has been … [Read more...]
My Happy Place Day Twenty One
30/10/2011 By 22 Comments
My Happy Place Day Twenty One I am happy that I took part in the I Heart My Body Campaign as I know how not accepting your body for how it is can have such a detrimental effect on behaviour. I am happy that I have two children who are very happy with who they are. I am happy that I can't believe it already day 21 of the challenge and if I think back to before the challenge I'm sure I wouldn't … [Read more...]
I Heart My Body – It’s ME
30/10/2011 By 45 Comments
I Heart My Body Working with behaviour I understand that the image we have of our own bodies and the pressures we face to conform to some kind of perfection can play havoc with our minds and how this in turn effects our behaviour. I spend a lot of time with mothers and teenage girls reassuring them that they are beautiful just as they are. I tell my Miss 15 everyday, a few times day how … [Read more...]
My Happy Place Day Nineteen
28/10/2011 By 22 Comments
My Happy Place Day Nineteen Since starting the Happy Place Challenge, the time I have taken to actively reflect on Happy Moments has really made me a stronger and more positive person. Even on days when I've been sad about mum, I've been able to see beyond the Alzheimer's and enjoy practically every moment with her. I'm not annoyed anymore - we still have moments of complete confusion both hers … [Read more...]
