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Fidget Spinners

Fidget Spinners

In case you are not up to the latest and hottest toy of this year - or were like me, very late to realize - you may have asked yourself the same question: What are Fidget Spinners? According to Wikipedia, a fidget spinner is a type of...

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Get Young Children Off Devices

Ten reasons - and I'm sure there are more - why technology on the developing brain causes mental, developmental, behavioral and physical side effects, like obesity in children. The addiction of parents to these devices shouldn't be disregarded...

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The Gift of Failure

This lovely book has fallen into my hands and is proving most insightful. It is mainly about the relationship of teachers to students, but also gives valuable advice to parents who believe that solving their child's problems and running to school...

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Bored?

Bored?

Being bored is often an issue when children aren't able to get hold of their devices or usual distractions like TV, smart phone, tablet or game. I've found the article quite interesting.

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Defiance and How to Handle It

Defiance and How to Handle It

I read an article which outlined a very good response to dealing with defiance, although in my line of work, there is another aspect to what is often called ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) - and it may be the fact that there is so much...

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Young People and Depression

Young People and Depression

I have seen a steady increase in anxiety related problems up to severe depression in individuals younger and earlier than ever before. Jack was only 8 and already on a list of medication to relieve his anxiety, suicidal thoughts, feelings of...

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Tying Shoelaces

Considering how many of my dyslexic clients have trouble tying shoelaces, I have found this clip very useful. Maybe it can help teach your child too. The shapes (talking of b and circle) can be quite helpful to these visual learners.

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