No Response IS a Response
No response IS a response. Sometimes, "not doing anything", simply holding space for a child's feelings and refraining from talking and...
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Sarina Shirazee
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Sensory Play
If you enjoy setting up “sensory activities” for your baby or child, by all means do! However if you’re feeling stressed by or pressured...
Sarina Shirazee
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Don't Take Away Recess!
“Recess serves as a necessary break from the rigours of concentrated, academic challenges in the classroom. Equally important is the fact...
Sarina Shirazee
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Using Force Creates More Resistance
When faced with resistance from a child, rather than yelling or saying things like “too bad”, “it’s my way or the highway”, “suck it up”...
Sarina Shirazee
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Core Strength
Does this posture look familiar? The culprit could be decreased CORE STRENGTH. Kids who frequently sit at a table with their head down or...
Sarina Shirazee
Jan 3, 20212 min read
The Tactile System
Our tactile system (or the sense of touch), provides us with direct access to the physical world around us. It is the first of our senses...
Sarina Shirazee
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Sensory Preferences
Some people naturally need more sensory stimulation, while others need less. I fall into the "less" category. That's because I feel...
Sarina Shirazee
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Child behaviour at Christmas time
Imagine you’re learning how to play basketball for the first time. You keep shooting and missing the hoop. ⠀ ⠀ Your loved one says, “You...
Sarina Shirazee
Nov 21, 20201 min read
Overstimulation at Christmas-time
‘Tis the season for overscheduling, overstimulation, behavioural manipulation via the use of an all-seeing Elf, forced hugs and passing...
Sarina Shirazee
Nov 4, 20201 min read
Crossing the Midline
Crossing the midline is the ability to move one body part across to the other side of the body.⠀ ⠀ Crossing the midline usually develops...
Sarina Shirazee
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Parenting & Information Overload in the Digital World
When you read or hear information/advice online, you might think, "This is too much. No one can do all of this”.⠀ ⠀ And you’re absolutely...
Sarina Shirazee
Nov 1, 20202 min read
Crocodile Tears
CROCODILE TEARS or “fake crying” in kids can be frustrating and even triggering for adults. The triggered response likely comes from our...
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