“My child seems to stop his naughty behaviour when I yell at him. But, I am not sure if this is the best way to go about it.” – Let’s look at fear-based parenting.

by p2_developer | Feb 24, 2023 | Children, Emotions

As a young child, some parents may have been given time-outs and got spanked for talking back to their parents, fighting over a toy with a sibling or jumping off a couch and accidentally knocking over and breaking a glass. In many cultures and societies, it was and is...

My child doesn’t seem to notice me – Why your child’s ability to notice and interpret nonverbal communication is essential for effective communication skills.

by p2_developer | Feb 15, 2023 | Children

Children who are neurodiverse are often reliant on a caregiver to show them how to do things. These could be simple autonomous tasks like using a spoon to self-feed, as well as more complex skills involving more than one person, such as: using a seesaw. Reciprocity in...

“My child seems to listen to everything that’s going on but me! Is my child ignoring me?” – Let’s get curious about our ears!

by p2_developer | Dec 8, 2022 | Children

The auditory system is our sense of sound. But it’s more than just hearing noise. It also allows us to understand where those sounds are coming from, what they mean, understand speech patterns, and attach meaning to words. Our ears also help us filter out irrelevant...

From quiet and calm to emotional and stubborn… is it a good thing? It could be…

by p2_developer | Dec 1, 2022 | Behaviour, Children, Emotions

I know, it is hard to imagine that louder meltdowns or higher levels of sensory seeking are part of the journey towards connectedness. While this is not always the case, this could be true for you or your child.   Through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory, we can come...

What’s the deal with swinging?

by p2_developer | Oct 31, 2022 | Children, Play, Sensory

I had a parent talk to me about how they are frequently told it is important for children to swing, slide and spin around, but have not been told why this was important.   Children learn and develop through engaging their senses in novel and interesting ways. They...

“My child is such a sore loser!” – how to help your child become better at losing.

by p2_developer | Oct 6, 2022 | Children, Emotions, Play

One of the most common challenges we see when working with kids, is difficulty with losing. Many rounds of Pop Up Pirate have ended in tears and scattered game pieces. For children, losing can feel very unexpected and extremely frustrating. Learning how to win...