What you need to know about ADHD and the brain
ADHD and the brain Your child has received an ADHD diagnosis, and you are currently in the midst of trying to understand what behaviours are […]
Emotion coaching: a building block for self-regulation
Need to know: Emotional coaching for parents with relevant tips and strategies. Why didn’t anyone ever tell us that parenting was going to be the […]
How is your child doing at school?
Need to know: Supporting students with our ADHD booklet. If your child is struggling in the classroom or you feel the teacher needs extra information […]
Could it be dyslexia?
Need to know: A discussion on what to look for on whether your child could be suffering from dyslexia Dyslexia is a learning difference that […]
Trauma looks different for neurodivergent children
Need to know: Understanding trauma in neurodivergent children This is a guest blog post by Anita McCraffrey from Neurodivergent Wellness Groups From a sensory, social […]
Why is my child lashing out at school?
Need to know Getting a phone call from your child’s school informing you that your child has hurt someone or has destroyed property can be […]
Supporting emotional regulation in the classroom
Teachers have the daily task of creating a positive and productive classroom environment that promotes learning. To do this, they need to understand each child’s […]
Using co-regulation to teach your child to self-regulate
Need to know: A guide to using co-regulation to teach your child to self-regulate. Why it’s important to teach self-control and helpful tips & strategies. […]
How to deal with school refusal
Need to know Occasionally, kids like to push back on going to school. Maybe they’re returning after a long weekend or perhaps they have an […]
Fight-Flight-Freeze – is your child always on high alert?
Need to know The fight, flight, freeze response is a survival mechanism that served humans well in the hunter and gatherer times. Our reptilian brain […]