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Social skills don’t come naturally to all kids. Here’s how you can support their growth at home and in everyday situations. Learning simple ways to help your child build confidence and connection.
When children sit down to practice handwriting, it might look like they’re simply learning how to form letters. But behind every “a” and “b” is a whole lot of brain work happening, especially in the areas of executive functioning. Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that help children plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage tasks. And even in something as simple as writing the alphabet, these skills play a big role. So if your child finds handwriting tricky, it might not just be about pencil grip or letter shapes, it could be about how their brain is managing the task.
Helping Your Child Build Resilience – One Step at a Time
Between the ages of 11 and 15, egocentrism is characterised by certain traits, primarily the presence of an "imaginary audience" in the minds of teenagers. Find out what teenage egocentrism is and how to deal with it.
Empathy is an essential life skill. It’s vital for resolving conflicts and understanding others. Empathy is also one of the 5 skills of emotional intelligence and helps you to form lasting bonds with others...
Whenever someone in our whānau, especially our kids, face setbacks or difficult times, resilience is what can help them bounce back.
Most of us are born with a certain level of resilience. Just think of when your kid was a baby learning to walk. They persevered despite many wobbles, falls and tears. The resilience factor is getting back up, despite the set backs and eventually learning to walk...
