Tag Archives: child

Susan Spelic Reading Advocate and Parent   Once your child has gone into their classroom you may have choices. If you are working, you might need to race to work but if the day is yours to do important errands… Continue Reading >

For most people “let’s go to the beach” means everyone put their cozies on, grab some towels and let’s go! But not for us. Allergies and anaphylaxis aside there is thought and strategic planning that goes into a “spontaneous” afternoon… Continue Reading >

“We must be the worst you have seen when it comes to how our children behave around food!” is one comment I hear all the time from parents of autistic fussy eaters. It saddens me to hear parents voice such… Continue Reading >

It is widely accepted that adults experience a wide range of emotions when their relationship ends. They may become stressed, anxious, remorseful, angry, frustrated, upset, depressed… Often, people tend to forget that children also can become emotional as their family… Continue Reading >

You know how you feel when you have been away from your kids? Maybe it was a long day at the office, or a trip out of town, or even a hospital stay. Your mind becomes full of the thought… Continue Reading >

Parenting can be tricky, even more so if you have a child with special needs. Knowing how to handle concerning behaviour is not always straightforward, and sometimes there can be the need to reach out for help. There are many… Continue Reading >

Creating a Smooth Transition for your Child If you have a preschool child, they might already be parading around your home with their new school uniform on. The hype of being a ‘big school kid’ is heightened time, often created… Continue Reading >

Back to school can be a stressful time for the whole family – not just the kids!  Maybe your child is starting a new school and you are worried they won’t “fit in” or maybe your child is about to… Continue Reading >

By Youthrive Occupational Therapist, Emma McKay   Getting ready to send your little ones to school for the very first time can be an exciting and scary time, but a little bit of forward planning can make this transition a… Continue Reading >

There can be many and varied life adjustments when one of your children is diagnosed with a disability. When you have other children as well, a flood of questions or thoughts often start to come in your own mind like:… Continue Reading >