The Strengthening Families Program
The Family is the basic unit of society – it is composed of parents rearing their children to become better individuals in the future. But what happens when the child that you’ve taken care of is leading a different road, is there a way to bring them back? The...
Praise versus Encouragement – Are you raising a Praise Junkie?
Why it's critical to understand the difference between Praise and Encouragement "Praise" and "Encourage" are often used interchangeably in modern English but there is a subtle, but very important, difference. The Marriam-Webster dictionary defines Praise as "to...
Parenting Classes – What Are They And Should I Be Taking One?
Parenting Classes - What Are They And Should I Be Taking One? Becoming a parent is scary! We don’t have a handbook or guide hardwired into our brain on how to be a parent, and for many of us, it is brand new territory. If you are nervous for the arrival of your baby,...
Positive Parenting Solutions – a look under the hood
Positive Parenting Solutions by Amy McCready is one of the most popular and successful parenting classes out there. Amy has appeared on TV multiple times and she has been endorsed by The New York Times, the Today show, Steve Harvey and medical professionals galore....
Back to school blues?
At this time of year parents and kids thoughts turn to going back to school after the long summer vacation. This can be an exciting time, particularly if your children are starting school or going to a new school for the first time. It can also be a challenging and...
Toys for autistic children
Autism can be defined as a developmental disability that usually interferes on how a person communicates with others, how they feel, how they express themselves and how they behave socially, among others. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is sometimes associated with a need to have a constant routine in life, where rigidity is the norm and there is a longing for performing repetitive actions.
Sensory toys for toddlers
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is a range of conditions that are often influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Autism can be seen from an early age in toddlers, in fact, from 12 months onwards a child could start developing early signs of Autism.
Signs of autism in toddlers
As a parent, you probably want your child to be healthy, happy and filled with joy. You want a son or a daughter who is able to be empathetic towards others and who grows up being able to express clearly whatever it is on their mind and heart. However, as a parent, you probably have also realised that things change constantly and rapidly, and not everything goes according to the initial plan one has envisioned.
Baby Names Suggestions
William and Fanny Nightingale famously named their baby daughter Florence after the city of her birth. Parents today are still choosing pretty names of pretty places, particularly if they have some particular significance for them. In the recent past we’ve seen...
Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting You may have picked up on the term ‘positive parenting’ floating around the internet, or from parenting groups, but what does it actually mean? Positive parenting is not the term you would think to turn to when looking for help with your kids,...
