by Lareina Dibben | Oct 5, 2022 | Denise, Dyslexia
Did you know that Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder that gets misdiagnosed? Dyslexia, also known as Specified Learning Disorder in Reading. It is estimated that approximately 750 000 Canadian students struggle with this learning difference ( Dyslexia...
by Lareina Dibben | Sep 21, 2022 | Child Therapy, Denise, Therapy
Therapists that work with children are either trained in a specific type of play therapy or they use therapeutic play techniques. In addition to play based strategies, a therapist may use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and in cases of trauma...
by Lareina Dibben | Sep 14, 2022 | Childhood, Denise, Play
Believe it or not, rough and tumble play is actually ok! Research has shown it is necessary for social awareness, compassion, and cooperation. image from pixabay Children are more body-based – this is how they learn about their world Other benefits include:...
by Lareina Dibben | Sep 7, 2022 | Childhood, Denise, Development, Preschool
image from pixabay The Preschool years can be challenging as this is when children are learning to navigate the world a little more independently from their caregivers. The following behaviours include but are not limited to children aged 3-5 years old: Tantrums...
