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Milestones for 4 year olds
Developmental milestones are physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills that children typically acquire at specific ages. Each developmental area has an expected range for when these skills should emerge. Developmental milestones are important indicators of a child's growth and development. They represent the skills that 75% or more children should have achieved by a certain […]
Well-being
Adverse childhood experiences
Children don't always get the best start in life. Many experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The ACE concept has been around since the 1980s. Kaiser Permanente's Vincent Felitti developed it after observing a connection between childhood trauma and obesity at his San Diego clinic in California. Since then, other mental health professionals have contributed significantly […]
Writing
Journaling writing
An often-used educational quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.’ This pivots on helping them to develop a core ability that supports all subject engagement and recall – comprehension. Finding the best ways to stimulate comprehension in young children is not always straightforward. In older students, […]
Motivation
Gross motor skills
It’s helpful to understand the different ways in which our bodies learn and develop. Medical and developmental professionals talk about gross motor skills regarding physical development. What are gross motor skills? These fundamental physical skills describe the large, intentional movements that involve moving the large groups of muscles in the legs, arms, and torso. What […]
Behavior
Intrinsic motivation
In this article, we will look at intrinsic motivation, define it, and explain the key things to know about this interesting psychological concept. Intrinsic motivation describes how our internal rewards systems drive how we behave in everyday life. Motivation can be derived from various sources; for example, extrinsic reinforcement brings the ‘carrot or stick’ approach […]
Inspirational
Independent living skills
As kids and teenagers grow older, they look toward the future. For many teens, this will mean going away to college or moving out and living independently. Moving out is a big step, and your child must be ready to live independently. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if your child is ready to […]
Behavior
Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
The concept of mindset is something we come across in fields such as education, skills development, and personal development. Different types of mindsets can achieve different results. A fixed mindset is likely to tell us we cannot achieve our goals or change, and it acts as a blocker. A growth mindset allows us to believe […]
Well-being
Sensory diet
When someone has sensory issues, one of the main steps people take in their treatment is using a series of exercises and experiences. This is where using a sensory diet plays an integral role in ensuring that people with sensory issues make the most of their lives. Find out more about what a sensory diet […]
Behavior
Sensory overload anxiety
The modern world can be a hectic, noisy, and fast-paced place to navigate. This can be especially true for people with certain conditions that make dealing with overwhelming situations tricky. Those with sensory processing issues often struggle to handle everything life throws at them. This happens because people who have problems with sensory processing worry […]

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