Behavioural Therapy for Children with ADHD

You know that common treatment for ADHD involves stimulant medication, but you may be wondering if there are alternative ways of successfully treating your child without medication, or at least in combination with what the doctor has prescribed. This is where behavioural therapy for children with ADHD comes into the picture and, in this article, we will be discussing everything you need to know about it.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Views: 0

ADHD – Why it’s Important to Get an Accurate Diagnosis

Is there a possibility that children are being incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD? In this article, we talk about what it takes to accurately diagnose children with ADHD, and why an accurate diagnosis by the right medical professional is crucial.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Monday, June 28, 2021 Views: 84

Treatments and Therapies for Children with ADHD and What You Need to Know About Them

There are many different ways to treat and manage ADHD in children, ranging from medication, behaviour therapy and consistent home routines. However, there isn’t one single treatment or therapy option that will help every child with this disorder so.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Friday, May 21, 2021 Views: 297

What is Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavioural problems.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Friday, April 30, 2021 Views: 156

Child Nutrition: What are you feeding your kids?

With junk foods, take-aways and sugary foods rampant, we feel it is critical that we write an article on what good child nutrition entails and what foods to avoid when preparing meals for children. We’ll also touch on issues associated with consuming unhealthy food.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Sunday, February 28, 2021 Views: 587

Avoiding Drop-off Tears on Day 1 of Preschool

After a nice relaxing holiday, our daycare and preschool in Mowbray is more than ready to open our doors and welcome our little students back for their 2021 year!

For some students, this could be their first time at “big” school, and they may feel a little anxious or sad when it comes to dropping them off.

Some mild anxiety and tears are normal when saying goodbye, after all you are the only person your child feels completely safe with.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Sunday, January 31, 2021 Views: 577

Goodbye 2020, Goodbye

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a crazy year for all of us. We’ve had to adjust our entire lives.

As a preschool, creche and daycare; we’ve had to adjust to the challenges COVID-19 has presented and come up with ways to continue operating while also providing a safe and secure environment for our students.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Thursday, December 17, 2020 Views: 568

Choosing the perfect preschool in Cape Town for your little one

Choosing a preschool for your little one is a big decision. We all want the absolute best for our children and the preschool we choose to enrol them in can help build the solid foundation needed for success later in life.

The quality of preschools varies considerably, so it’s important that parents are informed before making their choice.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Views: 618

Early Childhood Development through Play

Evidence has shown us that a person’s entire life; their physical wellbeing, emotional stability and accomplishments have roots deeply embedded in early childhood development.

The environment and developmental stimulation we provide for our children has a direct impact on the way their brain structure develops.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Friday, October 30, 2020 Views: 416

Why is active play so important for my child's development?

To grow and develop, children require regular physical activity otherwise known as active play.

During play, it’s important that activities include a range of different skills through a variety of forms to promote active play while encouraging children to remain active throughout their lives.

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Posted by Odette Leach on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Views: 354