As we navigate the world, we all use our senses to receive information from our surroundings, let our brains process it, and then tell us how to react. Generally, we respond with minimal disruption to our routine. However, processing sensory stimuli can be a challenge for some people, either because there is too much or […]
The past year and a half of school has been such a roller coaster ride. From school closures to virtual classes to reopening, it seems as if our children have experienced every out-of-the-norm scenario we could imagine. And although the goal was to keep them healthy and safe, children’s development took a significant hit. We’ve […]
Children’s challenging behaviors have long been the focus of adults’ negative view of characteristics that don’t fit the mold of societal expectations. This rigid “deficit thinking” causes parents to worry and complain about their child’s qualities and make them try to “fix” what is wrong or make excuses as to why they can’t do certain […]
Today’s world is busy; people are rushing here and there to get to work, school, or the next extracurricular activity. Even our leisure time is filled with things to do. And during all of it, we are distracted by our electronic devices. This not only leads to us missing important moments in our lives, but […]
Advancements in technology have definitely made our lives easier. We can work from home, go to school, shop online, and watch newly released movies, among many other things, all without leaving the couch. And while this is convenient and time saving, it can lead to unexpected health consequences. The reason is that we are sitting for […]
In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, quiet and shy children are often assumed to have something wrong with them. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament. Children are born with unique personalities, with varying degrees of introversion and extroversion. And it is apparent that […]
Parenting can be tricky. We want our children to be resilient, empathetic, and able to self-regulate. However, with the busyness of life, the experiences that build these characteristics fall by the wayside, and “no” becomes an automatic response. Children are continually being told what to do and what not to do. As a result, the […]
Over the past year, children have faced many disturbances in their daily lives and interactions. These things have contributed to a lot of emotional imbalances and brought on or exacerbated feelings of sadness, fear, and anxiety. Since children are still developing abilities to regulate their strong and ever-changing emotions, they need assistance in strengthening these skills. Providing […]
Hey Parents, Many parents enlist Elf on the Shelf to remind our kids that he/she’s keeping tabs on them and letting Santa know if they should be on the ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’ list… However, this concept doesn’t align with SKILLZ theories for child development as we believe threats, coercion, and punishments do more harm for […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
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