Being a parent today can be challenging, especially when managing Millennials. As time passes, more complex issues will arise when matters are left ignored during their adolescence. Often parents will seek intervention for their child when it is too late. By that point, the child may have turned to bad company for comfort, abusing substance to relieve stress or they may have shut down emotionally and physically from their loved ones.
As a parent, you probably already spend a lot of time with your child; but if your instinct is to be even more involved, you may be on to something. Beyond just the time that parents spend with their child, the parent’s emotional involvement in a child’s development can be crucial to how the child develops emotionally, psychologically, socially.
Read more
There are many adults who aren’t too bothered by children’s disruptive behaviours, but it’s easy to see why some adults would be more concerned. Disruptive behaviours can sometimes mean something deeper needs to be addressed.
Read more
Being an educator is incredibly meaningful but comes with many challenges. The preparation needed to conduct the lesson, the nerve-wracking encounter with the parents to inform of their child’ progress and the look of joy or sadness after receiving their exam results. These are part of the learning process a typical educator must go through.
Read more
Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy and counselling that allows children experiencing loss, trauma, emotional, or behavioural issues to open up their emotions in a safe space. This safe, play space is where they are allowed to face their thoughts and emotions nonverbally through play. It can help ameliorate effects of the child’s deeper emotional issues and helps them to deal with stress and anxiety.
Read more
College of Allied Educators provides a series of WSQ courses that may give you a head start if you’re looking to start your career in the special education industry or may be exploring a mid-career change and want to work with children.
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves using play and creative activities to help children process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This type of therapy has been used for decades and has been proven to be effective in helping children overcome a wide range of psychological and emotional issues.
Read more
A child with special needs requires special attention and considerations. It’s not just the child that is affected, but their family is also deeply affected, and needs to be actively involved in their child’s success.
Read more
If you’re exploring a mid-career change and want to work with children, Early Intervention pathway might be for you.
Read more
The holidays are for fun and family, and we should keep in mind that these holidays can be especially important for children.
Read more