The summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year, kids need a break. But it’s also important that they...
Child development
Working through challenges: 7 strategies for building persistence
So much of success in life boils down to persistence. While “natural ability” is often touted as a gift that must be nurtured, students who have learned the art of persistence are able to work through challenges, deal with failure and achieve their goals. But how can you help a child develop persistence?
My child is struggling at school – when should I get help?
By Claire Corbitt, Managing Director & Occupational Therapist In my experience both professionally and as a...
Will he catch up or fall further and further behind?
Last week the phone at the office rang, as it does many times every day. “Welcome to Sonic Learning, my name is Claire, how can I help?” “My son Ayden is in year 4 and he is reading at a year 2 level. His teacher says he’ll catch up by himself. But that’s what his […]
“I can’t do it” – Learned helplessness in children and teenagers
5 steps to a healthy school holiday routine
The summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year, kids need a break. But it’s also important that they stay healthy – physically and mentally.
How should I talk to my baby?
Although your baby might not understand you yet, the way you speak to them in their first year can make a difference later on.
Long term consequences of colds and ear infections in children
During the winter months, it’s common for children to pick up common colds and complain of ear aches. What many people don’t realise is that these colds and ear aches can interfere with our children’s language and speech development, cause behavioural problems, and create learning difficulties at school.
Why the first two weeks of school are so important
The first two weeks of school are a time when students and teachers build relationships, set expectations for learning, and reinforce the routines for behaviour. Follow these tips to help your child cope.
Learned helplessness and self esteem
“I can’t do it.” “I’m dumb, I’ll never be able to read.” “I can’t be bothered, it’s too hard.” “It’s too easy, I’m bored.” Have you ever heard your child or student say something like this ? Everyone talks or thinks like this sometimes but if it happens a lot , it’s a real problem. It’s called learned helplessness.