Are Children With ADHD Less Mature Than Neurotypical Children?
Many parents/caregivers of children with ADHD worry when their child seems “behind” emotionally or behaviourally compared to peers. You may notice more meltdowns, impulsive behavior, or difficulty handling responsibility—and wonder: Is my child less mature than other children? The short answer is no—but their brain may be developing on a different timeline. Understanding why can help parents/caregivers […]
Penticton Parenting Tips for Childhood Anxiety: Perspective-Taking Skills
It’s tough to watch your little one struggle with worries, and it can break your heart to hear about their fears or see the impacts of anxiety in their life. Many parents in Penticton are looking for ways to support their children through anxious moments and help them build resilience. A key first step in […]
Hands on Learning: Play Therapy for Children
Young minds are just beginning to develop executive functioning skills, and talking with a child doesn’t always plant a seed of understanding and reasoning. When you ask a child to create something you are sparking the child’s right side of the brain. All children are skillful with their right side of the brain, and you […]