The ability to follow instructions is a crucial skill for your child to effectively function at home, day-care/school and in the community (e.g., swimming lessons, a friend’s house or at the park). When your child can follow instructions, they are more likely to...
Some children struggle with self-regulation and most need assistance regulating their emotions at times. But don’t forget, emotional regulation is a learned skill and with your help, attention and practice, children can see big improvements. So, what is emotional...
Separation anxiety can be hard for those staring or returning to school after the holidays. So here are 3 simple tips to help your child feel connected to you as they adjust. Matching Love Hearts Draw matching little hearts on both yours and your childs wrist. Explain...
At Bridges for Learning we often work with children to develop their working memory. Poor working memory can affect a child’s ability to follow directions, understand information, complete tasks, read and comprehend texts, answer questions, complete maths problems...
From the earliest infancy, play is the primary way that children learn and develop. Through play, children eagerly use all the tools they have at their disposal- their bodies, their relationships, and the world around them. Play, more than any other activity, fuels...
Children’s physiotherapists love to talk about core strengthening. Whether it is in relation to a baby or toddler with developmental delay, a child with low muscle tone, frequent falling, or delay in jumping and hopping, you will often hear physios suggesting...
