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Articles on Parenting, Child Behaviour and Natural Child Development

All articles are based on personal in-clinic experience, and are supported by current research into brain science. They have been written for general education purposes and do not constitute personal advice. If you are a parent, I encourage you to seek professional support.

Families and Parenting

Time-Out for Parents

There’s an old saying “you can’t pour from an empty vessel”. It’s hard to be present with your children and ...

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Child Development

Developmental Readiness for School

Developmental readiness for school sets the stage for success throughout their school years. Time spent preparing your child for starting ...

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Families and Parenting

Is Your Child Starting School Soon?

Is your child starting school soon? Learning, whether in the classroom or elsewhere, is based on a strong foundation of ...

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Learning and Behaviour

Challenging Behaviours and Learning Difficulties

At times, all parents feel at a loss to understand what their child might be needing from them. This is ...

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Child Development

Building Blocks for Learning

The building blocks for learning happen in stages, each one following the other in a natural sequence. Starting with a ...

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Child Development

Retained Primitive Reflexes

When I assess a child with learning and behavioural difficulties, one of the first things I am looking for is ...

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Child Development

Floor Play and Tummy Time

Babies are amazing. They are born knowing exactly what they need to do to grow and develop. They don’t ...

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Learning and Behaviour

Development Delay and Links to Classroom Learning

Development delay makes classroom struggles a familiar story. Many children find the intensity and variety of classroom sensations completely overwhelming. This ...

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