After the last couple of months of stress and uncertainty, we wanted to share this blog post about how to reset and how to rebuild parent-child relationships. Our children are struggling and do not understand everything that is happening which … Continue reading →

We found a lovely activity pack created by Long Creations that will keep the kids busy, help them to understand and process the world we are experiencing at the moment. It might even spark some conversation at the family dinner … Continue reading →

Dr Clark Goldstein, as part of the Child Mind Institute, gives valuable tips in this article explaining how to respect an anxious child’s feelings, without empowering the fears.  The goal is to help children escape the cycle of anxiety, rather … Continue reading →

It’s so important for your child to learn through experiences. Take the opportunity this holiday to engage with your child, expanding their vocabulary, targeting their articulation and having fun whilst learning and bonding together. Here are some easy ideas to … Continue reading →

At Et Al we often need to explain that when a child has Sensory Integration difficulties their perceived tantrums are in actual fact meltdowns and that they are not trying to be “naughty” or wanting to “manipulate” you. In this … Continue reading →

A secure attachment bond teaches your baby to trust you, to communicate their feelings to you and eventually to trust others as well. As the baby connects with you the baby learns to  have a healthy sense of self and … Continue reading →

All mothers know the struggle of having to get that load of laundry in, making that phone call or having to get dinner going and not knowing how to keep your toddler busy for those couple of minutes. Here Sammy … Continue reading →

How much screen time is too much? This has been a big debate the last couple of years and we as therapists do not condemn screens at all, but we do believe that moderation is key. We believe that children … Continue reading →

Thank you www.parentplus.ie for these handy tips on spending quality time with our children.