Language is considered a verbal behaviour which is learned by means of the environment. A parent / caregiver and other significant adults in a child’s life provide modelling and reinforcement of these learned language structures and of speech (Allyn & Bacon, 2001). The caregiving environment is therefore extremely important to the child’s development. Early in […]
There is absolutely no doubt that grandparents engender a tremendous sense of stability and connection when they are included in the upbringing of children. Their relationship with their grandchildren often reflects feelings of comfort and security in a way that is indefinable but powerful, and cannot be underestimated. Grandparents help children to understand their place […]
ShopKins just took on a whole new level with the ShopKins Happy Places. ShopKins has become a must in any girls room. With a brand that started off with cute little collectables, we not only have a larger range to choose from like making your own TopKins, but now they have introduced PetKins as well […]
Immediately I could tell that this was going to be a fun games night. We were lucky to be sent one the BrainBox Challenges; The World! And while there are 3 Challenges available, this one was a load of fun! We played the game with our 10 year olds and our 16 year olds, […]
By Meg Faure Embracing technology is essential in this day and age, and I am certainly pro having kids learn to use technology in education. The question is “at what age should encourage our little ones to engage with screens?” Because babies engage very readily with screens, it can be tempting to rely on screen time […]
There are many terms that teachers, psychologists and other professionals may use that, at times, are perhaps not explained effectively leaving parents at a loss to the significance of these difficulties. It is important to understand what the importance of these conditions are, (especially if they have been mentioned in your child’s school report) what […]
Let’s face it, we all need to learn healthy coping skills, but adolescence is a particularly stressful time, when making healthy choices is so important. With hormones raging, peer pressure at its peak, sometimes overwhelming high school stress caused by erratic relationships and high expectations, conflict with parents and a driving desire to explore their […]
You may have fluctuating emotions when it comes to introducing solids. You may eagerly wait that first mouthful and be pinning a lot of hope on solids getting your baby to sleep better, while at the same time feel sad as the realization dawns that your baby is growing up. Many mistruths and myths surround when […]
Calling all Deluxe Ben 10 Fans! This is a must that should be on your Christmas list this year! The Deluxe Omnitrix Ben 10 watch has over 100 phrases and Sounds and your little boy can transform into one of 10 aliens. Not only do you have alien phrase button, the moving hourglass iris, the […]
Hearing is an essential part of development as it enables babies to take in information about the world around them. It stimulates brain development and is critical for language development. For this reason, it is vital to identify and address hearing difficulties as early as possible. By the 16th week of pregnancy, the tiny bones […]
