Social/Emotional
9 February, 2020
Transitions in early childhood are important. Some are routines are predictable. They are consistent and generally have familiar timing such as mealtimes and bed times. Some routines are unpredictable […]
11 January, 2020
Biting is a common childhood behaviour. Whilst we can all agree that a child who bites is not a pleasant component of childhood, it is a common one. A […]
10 January, 2020
As adults we often have a negative connotation regarding tantrums but tantrums are an inevitable part of childhood as a child tries to deal with their every changing world. […]
10 January, 2020
A child is learning about their world and their place within it. Modelling respectful behaviour assists a child to understand and learn respect. Embedding respect within the environment with […]
10 December, 2019
Fears in childhood are actually quite common. What a child feels afraid of can grow and change with the child. Adults can play a role in helping children feel […]
10 November, 2019
A child is not born with bias. Children learn to be bias. What a profoundly sad sentiment. Children are influenced by their surroundings, parents, peers and the world. The […]
10 November, 2019
Separation anxiety is when a child becomes distressed or excessively anxious when separated from their primary caregiver. Separation anxiety is a normal phase of childhood and whilst is can […]
9 November, 2019
Everyone makes mistakes. Acknowledging yours is the first step in an invaluable lesson for children. Modelling behaviour we would like to see develop in our children is important. It […]
10 October, 2019
Prosocial behaviour is rooted in early childhood. Right from infancy a child is an active participant in their world. Developing positive attachments, a bond or connection with others is […]
10 September, 2019
It is crazy to think think that there are perimeters placed on a parent due to the potential perception that too much cuddling/love/attention can result in spoiling a baby […]
10 June, 2019
Nightmares can not only be disruptive to a child’s sleep but can be very distressing and disruptive to sleep. Many children will experience nightmares, night terrors and night waking […]
10 May, 2019
Self esteem is how a child perceives themselves and encompasses self-confidence and self-acceptance. Self esteem in children is how they feel about themselves and is linked to how well […]
10 April, 2019
The term egocentric is derived from a concept resulting from Jean Piaget’s (1951) theory of cognitive development. What is egocentrism? How does it impact a child? Egocentrism refers to […]
21 October, 2012
Resilience in children is the ability to cope with challenges and the ability to ‘bounce back’. Children learn and develop resilience over time and experience. Building resilience in children […]