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Self-esteem is important.
Posted on June 26, 2018 by admin in Nursing.Children who like themselves and believe others like them, have a sense of worth and healthy self esteem. A child’s self‐esteem has a big influence on his educational success, behaviour, and overall development. Developing a child’s self‐esteem is one of the most important things a parent can do. Help you child develop self-esteem: Accept and love your child. You […]
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FIVE Things to Do With Your Child This Summer
Posted on June 26, 2018 by admin in OT/PT Department.1. Get Dirty! Enjoy nature and the great outdoors as much as possible. In school, we expose your children to different indoor sensory activities. Take advantage of the sunshine and let nature expose your children to different sensory experiences: build sand castles, walk or roll on the grass, play in the water, search for bugs, or plant veggies to get your hands dirty […]
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Speech for the Summer!
Posted on June 26, 2018 by admin in Speech Language Pathology Department.Parents! Are you aware of the great summer programs provided around the city this summer? Attending summer programs will allow your child to continue to develop speech and language skills over the summer. Costs vary from free and up. Parent Link has offices all over the city, providing programs such as Little Explorers, Busy Bodies, Ooie Gooie, Preschool Adventure, Art in […]
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Benefits of the Playground
Posted on June 26, 2018 by admin in Family Support Services.We encourage you to get out, see the City, and let your children play. Playgrounds can be a place where children can learn, socialize, and burn off all their extra energy. It can be a place where you find some peace for yourself. Fresh air, sunshine, and a change of venue can sometimes make all the difference for our little ones’ moods, temperaments and behaviours. […]
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Caregivers 4 Caregivers FASD Tips – Routines & Consistency
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We Can!
Posted on March 9, 2018 by admin in Nursing.We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is an American education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy weight. Involving them in meal preparation […]
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Tips for Getting Good Sleep
Posted on March 9, 2018 by admin in OT/PT Department.Try to go to bed at the same time every night Make sure the room is dark and quiet Keep a cool and comfortable room Do relaxing things like listening to music, reading and taking a warm shower or bath Listen to calming ocean sounds or nature sounds Get exposure from the sun or bright […]
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OWL and ROCK
Posted on March 9, 2018 by admin in Speech Language Pathology Department.Children with speech and language delays or disorders, showcase a wide variety of skills that can be nurtured and shaped to improve communication. Building their reserve language is the key to the process. The groundwork for language building strategies starts with observation and gathering more information about the child. Supporting your child’s communication begins with […]
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Heavy muscle work for small spaces
Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin in OT/PT Department.Is your child: Constantly bumping into others or objects? Uncoordinated and clumsy? Constantly chewing on a shirt/pencil? Having difficulty attending and sitting still? All of these are signs that they may be in need of additional proprioceptive input to help calm and organize their body. Heavy work activities are also called […]
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Books recommendations
Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin in Speech Language Pathology Department, uncategorized.The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen‐Year‐Old Boy with Autism and Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 by Naoki Higashida. These two books were written by a young man from Japan who has a diagnosis of severe ‘non‐verbal’ autism. He learned to finger spell, and eventually to type. These books provide […]
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