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Dr Alfred Tomatis was a French ear specialist who discovered the correlation between speaking and hearing. His research helps us to understand why it is so difficult to learn and

Incorporating some of these nutritious foods in your kids’ diets is an easy way to build your child’s resilience, wellbeing and brainpower. Superfoods are essentially just foods

Separation to any degree is a stressful and emotive time Separation is not just a life-changing event for you and your partner but it is also one for your children.  This is no

For students with visual problems the classroom can often be full of distractions, from the glare of the lights to the oversaturation of information on the walls. The following

Parents of LGBTQ children often feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating. Here are the top 3 reasons why parents won’t talk

Childhood anxiety can worsen as children grow. How can you help your child manage anxiety on their own? When childhood anxiety is heightened, it’s natural for parents to go into

Consider the last time you heard a truly inspiring speech. Some of you may be old enough to recall JFK’s moon speech and his motivational words that we do things “not because

Adolescence is a time of physical and emotional growth, developing independence, and developing an identity, whether your child has special needs or not. The timing may be

Everyone needs healthy sleep, and for children, it's especially important. Children rely on good sleep to learn, develop, and grow. But healthy sleep is often easier said than

Have you ever noticed that feeling of nausea in your stomach when someone asks you to do something that is outside your comfort zone? Maybe you get those butterflies in your tummy

When fear of how you appear gets in the way of functioning When you’re a teen you start being more aware of what other people think. There seems to be a “right” thing to wear or

How to respect feelings without empowering fears When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child

What are sensory processing issues? Some kids seem to have trouble handling the information their senses take in—things like sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell. Besides these

Are you tired of feeling confused about their addiction? Are you frustrated that what you’ve tried before hasn’t worked? Do you feel hopeless? Or shame that you’re a “bad

Labelled lazy by teachers, Aidan Milner struggled through school. However he thrived at university despite severe dyslexia and dyscalculia. He explains why. I was formally

Research shows that the earlier we identify and support children with dyslexia, the better their outcome. So what are the first signs, and what can we do to help? Dyslexia isn’t

Imagine a child who finds school both too easy and too hard. Highly creative and with a vast general knowledge, they can’t sit still in class and or hold a pencil properly to write

Students with autism often present unique challenges to schools, and teachers can often find it difficult to meet their needs effectively. Internationally, around 1 in 68

Children who participate in the organisations are likely to have better psychological health in middle age Joining the Scouts or Guides appears to help lower the risk of mental

Experts have seen six-year-olds with the handwriting ability of typical two-year-olds as kids spend less time using pencils and more time on computers. An increasing number of

Whether you're a stay at home or working mum, chances are you'll experience a loss of confidence and self-belief at some point during parenthood. Becoming a parent is one of the

If their behaviour is a real concern, it may be time to hit the books If your child is impulsive, fidgety, easily distracted and struggles to concentrate, you may wonder whether

This is what a teen might say to you about his or her self-talk "I’m mad. I don’t know why. Sometimes I wake up mad; other days it creeps up on me. I don’t like it. It doesn’t