Working memory refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information in the head over short periods of time. It’s the capacity to hold information in mind for the purpose of completing a task, encoding information, or generating goals, plans, and sequential steps to achieving goals. Working memory is essential to carry out multi-step activities,…
Read MoreThe question that runs through many parents’ minds when they make the decision to enrol in school is “Will my child be school ready?” when January rolls around. The transition to school is one of the biggest challenges in early childhood. There has been a revolution in the way that school readiness has been conceptualised…
Read Moreby Melissa Juzva, Psychologist | Director, Solution Psychology When working with children on anxiety most parents (and children) want to jump straight to fixing the behaviour or the outcome when really we need to work on helping them change their thoughts. This, in turn, changes their feelings which in turn changes their behaviour. Lets take…
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On the anniversary of our 10th year, we thought we would share with you the journey we have had, and put a few thank you’s on the record to the people we have worked with and supported us along the way. It all happened about 11 years ago when three Paediatricians from diverse backgrounds set…
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First of all, relax as tantrums are very common in children aged 1-3 years. It is often a sign of frustration as their social and emotional skills have just started to develop. Children don’t have the words to express how they are feeling and their emotions. So how can you handle them? Instead of responding to…
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