by FamilyConnections | Dec 8, 2022 | Children
The auditory system is our sense of sound. But it’s more than just hearing noise. It also allows us to understand where those sounds are coming from, what they mean, understand speech patterns, and attach meaning to words. Our ears also help us filter out irrelevant...
by FamilyConnections | Dec 1, 2022 | Behaviour, Children, Emotions
I know, it is hard to imagine that louder meltdowns or higher levels of sensory seeking are part of the journey towards connectedness. While this is not always the case, this could be true for you or your child. Through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory, we can come...
by FamilyConnections | Nov 28, 2022 | Behaviour
All behaviour is a form of communication. Behaviour is something we can observe and label. Behaviours of concern are like “leaks in a pipe”, if we just repair the leaks, we are not actually addressing why the leaks keep happening and therefore as we repair one,...
by FamilyConnections | Nov 14, 2022 | Parent Support
Adult caregivers such as parents, teachers, coaches, and other mentors play an essential role in shaping and supporting self-regulation development from birth to young adulthood. This process is called co-regulation. Human nervous systems need to connect to other...
by FamilyConnections | Oct 31, 2022 | Children, Play, Sensory
I had a parent talk to me about how they are frequently told it is important for children to swing, slide and spin around, but have not been told why this was important. Children learn and develop through engaging their senses in novel and interesting ways. They...
