What is DIR Floortime?
DIR FLOORTIME is a concept to help us connect and communicate better with our kids, especially when we notice them experiencing difficulties in so...
Understanding the timeline of Tantrums
This reference from https://parenthoodunderstood.com/the-arc-of-the-tantrum-resources/ is shared here as a reference for parents who would lik...
Gut and Brain
The Gut and The Brain, Are they Related?
by Dr. Mica and Livi (The Growing Brain PH Interns, 2022)
References:
Cryan, J.F. and O'Mahony, S...
Learning through PLAY
Simple guide to learning through play.
16 Gestures by 16 months
Children will learn at their own pace. Even the order and timing of using these gestures and communicating is not set in stone. However, we're sh...
The Growing Brain PH 2021 Year End Review
Year End Review 2021 by Angel Dy
Presume Competence
Presume Competence because each child has the potential to develop their skills to think, learn and understand. We need to b elieve it even if we can't see it because i t might be that you just can't see it yet .
Should my child learn an instrument?
When's the best time to introduce an instrument like keyboards or a guitar?
These instruments can actually be introduced almost anytime. It might j...
Benefits of Music for Children
Research has shown that music listening increases grey matter volumes in the brain. It is a multi-sensory experience and activates not ju...
Peek-a-Boo Can Change the World
Simple interactive games like peek-a-boo with babies is a brain-building activity for them.
When I saw the TED talk that was entitled “How every ch...
Overview of DIR Floortime
How can we use DIR Floortime to connect and communicate better with our kids, especially for children with challenges in social communication, soci...
What happens when I yell at my child?
It's just so frustrating!!!
Based on a social media poll, 90% of parents have yelled at their child. So sometimes, despite good intentions, ...
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