Sethu Diaries

We’re going to begin by talking about the pre-frontal cortex (PFC), the part of the brain that is helping you, I hope, pay attention to this post as you are reading it and regulate your attention from other possible thoughts of your next meal preparation, shopping list and clothes that
Dear Young People, How are you? It’s me, hope. I’ve been waiting a long time to get your attention, some of you have been so caught up with your schoolwork, social media, Minecraft and friends. Others have been feeling stuck, sad, worried and lonely. I just wanted to tell you
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
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
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