Author: Aileen de Souza | October 19th, 2021 We all love praise, it brings positive feelings, makes us confident and motivates us to do better. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD, often receive feedback and attention for misbehaviour, may be labelled as ‘naughty’, ‘non-compliant, ‘destructive’. Descriptive praise can …
ADHD Top Tip – ORGANISATION
Author: Aileen de Souza | October 12th, 2021 “Your books are still on the table!”, “Where are your shoes?”, “You missed your assignment deadline again!”, “Put the toys in the box!”, “Your room is a mess!” Do you find yourself repeating instructions to your child all the time? Could your …
WAYS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO READ
Author: Shenessa Barreto | October 6th, 2021 The importance weighed on reading to or for children cannot be underestimated. Reading for pleasure benefits a child’s overall education. Enhancing social and cognitive development, the child wellbeing and their mental health. So, how do we shift the focus from books just for …
Power of Images!
Author: Dr Nandita de Souza | September 29th, 2021 When talking to children and families about various mental health conditions, a good clinician will make efforts to banish confusing technical jargon from the conversation. However, this is easier said than done. As part of our professional training, quite often, our …
Screen Time!
Author: Shenessa Barreto | September 23rd, 2021 Since televisions, computers and smartphones have entered our homes and workplaces, screen time has always been a battle. What is too much? The content seen – what’s appropriate? How to balance timings within a family. In recent history, due to the pandemic, the …