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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
People who have a growth mind set believe that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. To them, nothing is set in stone – with the right attitude, they can do achieve anything they want to. A growth mindset is one of the key foundations in helping your child build resilience...
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...
