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Three Activities You are Probably Already Doing to Support Your Child’s Cognitive Development
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist Cognitive skills are the functions your brain needs to complete everyday tasks. These functions include the ability to pay attention, to process and store information, and to plan and learn. They are not ‘actual knowledge’ but are skills we need in order to interact ...
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Help Me Follow My Child’s Lead in Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist In the previous article, we talked about what child-led and parent-led play approaches are like. In this article, we will go over some tips and tricks for the application of child-led play. Some things to do or think about when following your child’s lead ...
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Child-Led Play and Parent-Led Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist When children play, there is probably one main thing they are after – FUN! But when we observe children in their play, we are probably hoping that they get more than fun out of their play time – we want to be able to ...
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A Deeper Understanding of Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist If you are asked to describe how your child plays, you will probably think of how his play differs from day to day. One day, he might be playing with a cardboard box quietly by himself. The next day, he might be insistent on ...
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How Play Supports Your Child Now and Years to Come
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist How we define play and how ‘play’ actually looks might be different from child to child, from family to family. But we can probably all agree that play involves a great deal of fun. While we often picture a room full of toys when ...
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Self-concept in infants aged 0-1 years: Starting from exploring the body
Author: Ms. Gigi Pang (Counseling Psychologist) Around 2 to 3 months after birth, babies begin to enjoy sucking their fingers, which may worry some parents. Aside from hygiene concerns, they may also worry that the child will have difficulty quitting this habit later on. Sucking is a natural instinct for ...
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Vision and Learning
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Learning difficulties are caused by problems with how the brain processes visual or auditory information. Children with limited environmental experiences or deficiencies in the visual system may exhibit abnormal development of vision, which can impact their ability to ...
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Screen Time for Children
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Digital screens have become an integral part of children’s daily lives, as they are extensively used for both educational and recreational purposes. This article aims to explore the impact of screen time on visual development and eye health ...
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Tips on Optical Correction, Patching, and Eye Safety
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Wearing Glasses Whether your child’s glasses are for near or distance vision, it is essential that they wear them as prescribed. It is helpful to inform your child’s teachers and caregivers that your child requires glasses for optimal ...
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Play Outside!
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Spending time outdoors offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits for everyone, including children. It plays a crucial role in their overall development, including their vision. Concerns about the excessive use of digital devices and a ...
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Children’s Vision Milestones
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Activities To Support Your Child’s Visual Development Age Development Milestone Supporting Activity Birth – 1st month Newborns prefer looking at close objects 20-40 cm away as their vision is not fully developed. They are beginning to focus on ...
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Myopia
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Myopia, also known as shortsightedness or nearsightedness, is a refractive error where near objects are seen more clearly than distant ones. Myopia occurs when there is an imbalance between the length of the eye being ...
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Hyperopia & Astigmatism
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Hyperopia What Is It? Hyperopia, also known as longsightedness or farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones. Hyperopia occurs when there is an imbalance between the length of the eye ...
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Amblyopia
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Amblyopia, often referred to as lazy eye, is a condition characterised by the reduced vision in one or both eyes, which cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. It typically occurs in childhood and ...
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Strabismus
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Strabismus, commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is a misalignment of the eyes. This means the eyes do not aim at the same point of interest. The misalignment can be horizontal, or vertical, ...
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Children’s Vision
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Children’s vision is an integral component of their overall development. Visual health is essential for learning, social interactions, and safety. Studies have shown connections between academic success and visual ability. Up to 80 percent of learning is done ...
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Montessori Education – Misconception: How Adults Should “Follow the Child”?
Author: Hong Kong Christian Service (Early Childhood Education Service) “I’ve told him so many times, but he never listens!” “Even when I ask him to tidy up his toys, he does it so slowly.” “He understands what I’m saying, but he doesn’t follow through.” “He doesn’t know how to do ...
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Montessori Education – Misconception: “The Learning Process from Concrete to Abstract”
Author: Hong Kong Christian Service (Early Childhood Education Service) The Montessori theory emphasizes a key concept in early childhood learning: the transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking. Children start by experiencing the world through concrete, hands-on activities and then move towards more abstract concepts and ideas. By establishing a ...
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Reggio Emilia and Creativity
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Cultivating Curiosity, Confidence and Creativity – Reggio Emilia Builds Core Skills We all know that play benefits childrens’ development, but how exactly does it support the various skills children need as they navigate an increasingly digital world? Creativity is as important as literacy ...
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Reggio Emilia and Play
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Play is a child’s work, and quality play matters to children. Let’s consider how children feel when they arrive at a new place. They should feel happy, respected, free to be themselves and enjoy their learning journey. Children should feel engaged as ...
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The Reggio Emilia Approach in a Nutshell
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergart…
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How should I choose toys for my child?
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist With the amount of toys out there on the market, it can be overwhelming to shop for your child. What considerations should you have in mind when it comes to identifying appropriate toys for your child’s age and development? Why does your child need ...
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