A lot of work goes into supporting students that struggle with learning difficulties or behavioural problems at school. But the truth is, a student doesn't live in isolation and whatever problems he or she has at school flows on to the rest of the family. Parents can...
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Anxiety: The Most Common Mental Illness but the Least Understood | Ep 5
. . In Episode 5 of Life Skills 4 Kids, we talk about a common but not so talked about mental illness in children and adults - Anxiety. I’ll be sharing with you how to identify anxiety in children and adults, understanding how the brain works when anxiety kicks...
How to Help Your Anxious Child Cope with Thunderstorms
The warmer months of the year bring all kinds of fun such as swimming, picnics, and fun outdoors. Kids love to play outside and kick off their shoes. Unfortunately for some, the warmer months also bring thunderstorms. And while some of us love a good thunderstorm, if...
Helping Kids Transition from School to the Holidays | Ep 4
. . In Episode 4 of Life Skills 4 Kids, I will share my thoughts and knowledge about a topic that many families have to deal when the holidays start - helping kids be grounded and transition from school to the holidays. In this episode we cover: Many children...
How Sensory-Friendly Classrooms Benefit Everyone
While recent advances in educational strategies have focused on the needs of children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder, there are actually many children who don’t have either of these conditions but may be sensory-sensitive in one or two areas. These...
Afternoon Routines | Ep 3
. . In Episode 3 of Life Skills 4 Kids, Lisa Hughes, Founder, Director and one of the Senior Clinicians of Occupation Therapy Helping Children joins me today as we chat about afternoon routines with kids, especially those that are in or just starting school, the...
Making Your Morning Routines Smoother and Less Stressful | Ep 2
. . In Episode 2 of Life Skills 4 Kids, join my interesting conversation with Cathy Love on how to make mornings easier and smoother for your family. In a recent survey we conducted, over half of the parents had a goal to make mornings easier, smoother and less...
How to Create a Sensory-Safe Home for Your Autistic Child
As parents of a child with autism know, there are many factors that affect a child’s ability to feel safe and comfortable in their environment. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant sensory issues and if they are to thrive, it is crucial...
10 Things Kids Say to Tell Us They are Anxious | Ep 1
. . In Episode 1 of Life Skills 4 Kids, I will share with you the top 10 things that kids say that may indicate that they are anxious. As parents, we need to be detectives, listen closely and become aware of what our kids are saying to tell if they are feeling...
