As a parent you may have heard about the term 'child-led play' a lot, but what exactly is child-led play? Keep reading to find out about how this style of play differs from adult-led play!
Parenting
Making transitions easier with playfulness
Many children and parents struggle with transitions in daily life when moving from one activity to another, such as changing from playtime to bathtime. Here are some tips on how you can make transitions easier using playfulness!
5 ways to encourage children to voice their opinions
Here are 5 steps to encourage your kids to share their opinions. Every child is unique, and it's important to respect their individuality, however, these steps can help create an environment that encourages your kids to confidently voice their opinions and contribute...
Why does my child ask the same question over and over?
Ever wondered what's really going on when your child asks the same question repeatedly? It's all about their journey of understanding the world around them. Every repetitive question is a step towards grasping the complexities of life. Children often express their...
Child Behaviour Triggers
Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, but it’s in those moments of feeling triggered that we have an opportunity to empathise, understand, and grow. Here are some supportive ways to handle these situations, fostering better communication and connection with...
Ways to handle big emotions
We understand that parenting comes with its share of challenges, especially witnessing our little ones experiencing big emotions that can be overwhelming for both them and us. Check out the following ways for them to wind down a bit!✨ 1️⃣Create a feeling board: To...
Positive Parenting – Emotional Coaching
Regulating emotions is never an easy task for kids. Emotional coaching purposed by Dr Becky could facilitate positive parenting by setting boundaries, giving empathy and validation that make those big feelings feel a little and smaller to handle. Here is a scenario:...
Therapeutic Benefits of Hiking
Hiking is a good opportunity for children to develop their motor skills and executive functioning abilities. It's also a wonderful way to bond as a family. Just remember to start at a comfortable pace based on your family's energy levels.
Arousal Level
The arousal level, or "engine," of a child refers to their state of alertness, which can be too high (revved up), too low (running out of gas), or just right (well-regulated). Understanding arousal levels is crucial because it plays a significant role in a child's...
Co-regulation strategies
Although we understand the need and importance of supporting our children with co-regulation, but……how do we do it? Here are some ideas for co-regulation strategies. For more information, please get in touch with our Occupational Therapists. At SPOT, our occupational...
Child behaviour and the deeper meaning
Different types of child behaviour communicate different messages, learning to understand the child’s underlying needs and feelings takes time and practice. It is vital to support the child to explore their feelings, emotions and provide opportunities to explore these...
Coping Strategies
Coping is not something we are born knowing how to do; it’s something we learn how to do with practice. It's never too early or too late to begin learning healthy coping mechanisms, and demonstrating these to your children will make them more resilient. Here are a...
Better Sleep
May is known as the better sleep month, which aims to encourage people to develop better sleep habits. We all know sleep can bring us many benefits and is crucial in children’s development. However, some children may find it tricky to fall asleep, easily wake up at...
Sibling sharing
Encouraging sharing among siblings is an important practice in most families. Here are some tips to support your child to advocate their own needs, to discover their generosity and to build sibling relationships.
Tips to help your child feel seen
Every child deserves to feel acknowledged and valued, as this can help them develop a sense of belonging and security. Here are some ways in which we can communicate to our children that we are aware of their emotions and experiences, and that we are here to support...
Ways to help your child to manage anger
When our child gets angry, it is sometimes difficult to reason with them and calm them down. Learning to manage anger is one of the most critical tasks during childhood, which includes accepting our anger and refraining from acting on it by lashing out at others. Here...
Safer Internet Day – Internet Tips for Parents and Teenagers
Happy Safer Internet Day everyone. Here are some internet safety tips for both parents and teenagers.
Ways to empower your child
Most children respond well to being empowered. Using a neutral, empathetic and encouraging tone during communication with children can help build their self-esteem and reduce their reluctance to listen. Examples of empowering your child includes giving them a choice,...
Building a child’s self-regulation
Are you a parent who may sometimes find it challenging to regulate your tiny humans? Well, let's talk about regulating in-the-moment emotions. To nurture self-regulation, parents and others who are involved in the children's learning and development, need to learn how...
Why does my child’s behaviour trigger me?
Do you ever feel triggered by or overreact to your child’s behaviour? While we cannot pinpoint precisely why we feel so angry over seemingly trivial things that our children say or do, our emotions are nonetheless intense. As parents, we always have our own agenda...