Have you ever wondered how to help your child handle disagreements without it turning into a nasty fight or full-blown meltdown? As children navigate their friendships and relationships, disagreements and differences in opinion are bound to arise. But watching your...
Parent-teacher meetings with your child educators are a perfect time to discuss your child’s developmental needs and ensure they have all the skills they need to succeed at preschool. and school. Your child will need strong communication skills to play and...
As speech therapists with years of experience, Kids First’s paediatric professionals often support sensitive children who find it daunting to speak in front of their class during ‘news time’. It’s a common scenario in primary schools, where...
Being excluded from friendship groups and cliques is a common experience for kids aged 8 to 14. It’s keenly felt by kids and is worrying for parents, who want to help but sometimes don’t know how to make things better. “They used to be my friends, Mum, but now...
As a parent, watching your child struggle with worry or fear can be unsettling. You might wonder if their sensitivity is just a phase, or something more concerning. This internal debate might lead you to seek guidance from your child’s school counsellor or a child...
Being able to take turns one aspect of behaviour that children learn from a young age. Whether they’re playing with siblings, classmates, or friends at the park, the ability to take turns and cooperate with others is fundamental to your child’s chance of...
