by Julia Eggles | Aug 31, 2016 | blog, Executive Function, Mathematics
If you have a child or children in your care who would rather run around outside than sit and listen to early maths concepts, you’re definitely not alone! The good new is that we can use strengths based learning principles with cutting edge research to use their...
by Julia Eggles | Aug 21, 2016 | blog, Executive Function, Mathematics
If you’re wanting to develop your child’s interest and abilities in maths, start with child’s play. That’s what a new study published in Infant and Child Development has found. Researchers from Concordia University in Montreal found siblings...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 18, 2016 | Attention, blog, Executive Function, Sensory
In February a large study by researchers from the University of Birmingham in Alabama was published in Optometry and Vision Science. They surveyed 75 000 students and found an increased risk of ADHD in children who had vision problems not correctable with lenses...
by Julia Eggles | Jun 27, 2016 | blog, Family Fun, General
The school holidays are upon us, and as promised I’ve put together a list of fun, no to moderate cost activities for you and your children to enjoy together. Everyone can do with a little inspiration now and again after all… NO TO VERY LOW COST PP & D...
by Julia Eggles | May 31, 2016 | blog, Fine Motor & Writing, Reading
We want to remove any barriers to learning, make reading, writing and spelling as easy as possible. When the cognitive load is reduced, it makes it easier for children to fully engage in reading and writing. I’m always looking for creative solutions to help my...
by Julia Eggles | Apr 30, 2016 | blog, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, General
These are exciting times in which to live – technology is now able to reveal so much more to us of our inner world, particularly the brain. With this information we are now learning how much more change is possible than ever before. Not only do we know that we...