Parent Tips

Toys are the best way to practise language while having fun with your child. See below for five more toys to help to get your child talking!

Many children of all ages are motivated by music. Music can also be used as a strategy to improve a child’s sensory integration through programmes like Therapeutic Listening and the Listening Programme.

Transitioning from kindergarten to primary school marks the beginning of a new stage for your child. It is very important for parents to be mindful in this period.

People games are games that don’t require any toys. All you need is yourself, your child and, at times, a small prop. You essentially become ‘the toy’!

Have you ever felt that your child is “obsessed” with something and you do not know how to deal with it?

Some children have difficulties making friends because they do not understand the principles of cooperation and the balance in a give-and-take relationship.

Many everyday situations involve waiting. Here are some tips to make waiting easier for your child.

A great way to practise language is through songs. It is a fun and engaging activity which can involve the whole family.

Learning can be uninspiring for children when they are practising the same skills over an extended period of time, especially when using the same materials and doing things the same way.

Learning approaches are particularly important when tackling a complex skill such as handwriting. A multisensory approach to learning is a way of teaching that engages more than one sensory system at a time.