When Kids First’s Child Psychologists saw the picture below, which was originally posted by Essential Kids , they were keen to share it with you…. Studies have shown that parents and children who spend quality time together enjoy stronger long-term bonds...
Many parents consider sharing to be a fundamental part of their child’s development. As a result they spend a lot of their time encouraging their kids to share their favourite toy, food or person!It may be comforting for you to learn that sharing does not come easily...
Research tells us the most effective way to help a child achieve something difficult is to acknowledge their effort. This acknowledgement, together with praise and positive attention often combine to encourage children to repeat the preferred behaviour that parents...
Is your child refusing to give up a dummy? Adamant that monsters live in their room? Anxiously hanging on to a blanket or comfort toy that is well past its used by date? Unwilling to stay in their own bed all night? Kids First’s Child Psychologist Robyn Fallshaw has...
By Sonja Walker Founder and teacher Kid First Children’s Services 2014 Wouldn’t it be good to have a contact list that gave you an easy way to connect with the people you need to talk to about your child’s education and child care? Kids First has done the...
A comment I often hear from parents at the end of Term 2, when they receive their child’s Semester 1 report a is “I never knew that my child was having difficulties in …., why hasn’t the teacher called me?” Another frequent comment, especially from parents with...
