We all know that the early years for a child are an essential time for healthy growth and development, particularly between conception and 3 years. Children’s brains are at their most active during the first five years of life, which means neuroplasticity (when brains make neural connections in response to environments) is rapid. ‘Early Years’ […]
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Children should be seen AND heard
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply,” said Steven Covey, the man who wrote The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. This is certainly the case when it comes to many parents (including me). So what is it that stops us from fulfilling the seemingly […]