How to Teach Kids to Embrace Peers with Special Needs
How do you encourage your child to support and include kids with disabilities?
More Than Birds and Bees: Sexual Health & Safety Starts at Home
Asian parents often shy away from discussing sex education with their children because they think it means talking about intercourse. However, sex education encompasses much more and it is something that should begin early in childhood at home.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Kids— Signs to Watch Out For
The term 'OCD' is commonly heard. But what do you actually know about this condition?
5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Kids
Mental illness in children can manifest in several ways. Knowing the signs early on would let you help your child overcome any problems that they may have.
What Are Social Stories? | A Teaching Tool for Kids with Autism
Learn about the benefits, and try to write your own.
How Much Do You Know About Down Syndrome? Here’s a Fact Sheet
Get informed about one of the most common genetic conditions.
Can You Tell the Difference Between a Tantrum and a Meltdown? | Ask an Expert
Know the red flags and learn tips from a special educational needs teacher.
Depression in Children: Is it Possible?
It is crucial for parents to be vigilant of the signs and symptoms of childhood depression. Read on to find out more.
Using Psychology to Shape Behaviour: Punish, Reward or Remove?
Read about ways to influence your child’s habits, according to operant conditioning.
Myth Busters – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is a spectrum disorder whereby there is great variance in abilities and characteristics of individuals across the spectrum. It is complex and can be a confusing matter for families. Here are some common misconceptions about people with autism.
Speech Delay or Autism? What is the Difference?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) otherwise known as Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. Early signs of autism are seen generally before the age of 2 years old.
Common Sense is Not So Common
Children are not born with executive functioning skills but they are born with the potential to develop them through a multitude of structured, fun and creative ways.
Anxiety in Preschoolers
Here we are in the modern world with access to all the advantages that it offers, yet evidence reveals a decline in overall health. The deteriorating shift in wellbeing, especially mental health, is affecting the youngest generation of our nation.
A Mom’s Journey to Understand Autism
Here is a young mother’s struggle to make sense of autism when she learned that her son is autistic. It had initially dragged her down, but then it lifted her up that she’s on a mission to eradicate the misconception about autism.
Easy Ways to Develop Leadership Skills in Your Child (Tips From Teachers)
Scrape the mindset that children are too young to understand leadership. Read on for easy ways to cultivate leadership skills children need to thrive in the 21st century (plus tips from leadership preschool teachers)!
Babies born during pandemic show slight developmental delays, studies find – Parents shouldn’t worry
Studies showed that babies born during the pandemic had slight developmental delays in social-emotional and motor skills, compared to those born before the pandemic. Here’s why parents shouldn’t worry.
Classroom Tantrums: What Do I Do?
Tantrums are inevitable, but you can stay control of your classroom. Here’s what you can do to diffuse the difficult situation the next time a meltdown threatens to strike your classroom.
How To Prepare Your Toddler For Daycare If They Have Attachment Issues
Attachment issues can be a challenge for parents but there are steps to prepare your child for daycare. Read for tips that can help with the transition.
Occupational Therapy vs ABA Therapy: Differences & How To Choose
Various therapies are now available for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and it is vital to pick one that is suitable for your child. Read to find out the difference between OT and ABA therapy.
How Inactive Lifestyles Are Changing Our Kids
Physical inactivity or inactive lifestyle is a global health problem affecting not only adults but also children the world over.
