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How can we all get along together?

How can we all get along together?
"How can we all get along together?" This phrase will resonate with many parents, children and young adults, possibly followed by feelings of frustration and hopelessness. Over the last fifty years, the concept of what makes up a family has changed dramatically. "Modern families" can now consist of a single parent, same sex parents, re-partnered parents,...

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  • Anger
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Depression & Mood
  • Disordered eating
  • Emotions
  • Family Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Trauma & Grief
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Why is arts therapy such an effective way to help children to heal from illness, trauma and emotional difficulties?

Why is arts therapy such an effective way to help children to heal from illness, trauma and emotional difficulties?
Arts therapy can help children and teens to express feelings and concerns that are sometimes difficult to communicate in words. It offers ways for young people to access their difficult feelings, and to express them in safe, secure, manageable and playful ways. In arts therapy children are provided with a rich variety of pathways to...

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  • Anger
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Behavioural Needs
  • Depression & Mood
  • Emotions
  • Family Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
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Dyslexia – not just a reading and writing problem

Dyslexia – not just a reading and writing problem
Most people regard dyslexia as just a reading and writing problem, and do not realise that just as importantly dyslexia can adversely affect a child’s feeling of well-being and self-esteem. New Zealand was one of the last English speaking countries to officially recognise dyslexia and the difficulties about 10% of children have with reading and writing....

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  • Handwriting
  • Learning assessment services
  • Learning Support & Tutoring
  • Reading
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Special Needs
  • Testing for Learning Concerns
  • Writing and Spelling
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BECOMING YOUR OWN SUPERHERO

BECOMING YOUR OWN SUPERHERO
Over the years of teaching Martial Arts there have been many children who have started martial arts classes wanting to be Kung-fu Pandas, Ninja Turtles, colourful Power Rangers and even the next Jackie Chan. It doesn’t take long for them to realise it isn’t all cool uniforms, Karate chops and aerial somersault kicks – it’s...

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  • ADHD & Other Behaviour Disorders
  • Anger
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Concerns
  • Behavioural Needs
  • Bullying
  • Coordination, Motor Skills & Mobility
  • Emotions
  • Indoor Sports & Activities
  • Physical Activities
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Social Skills
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What makes a confident reader?

What makes a confident reader?
Have you ever seen a child who is able to read a passage of text aloud only to be stumped when it comes to explaining what they have just read? A child’s reading development is a gradual process and as parents, being there to support them every step of the way can ensure your child...

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  • Learning
  • Learning Support & Tutoring
  • Reading
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Spatial Thinking – trainable skills?

Spatial Thinking – trainable skills?
Do all children think spatially and why do some children appear to have more developed skills in this area than others? “Spatial thinking concerns the locations of objects, their shapes, their relation to each other and the paths they take as they move.” (Newcombe, 2010). Einstein’s famous quote “Imagination is more important than knowledge” says that developing creativity...

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  • Coordination, Motor Skills & Mobility
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Maths
  • Teacher & Parent Education
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Dys and That – our top tips!

Dys and That – our top tips!
Dys and That Praise for our Dys and That event "Thursday night was very interesting for us as teachers. We had a insight into services offered in our local area and came away with some ideas to try in class. It was useful attending with several teachers from school as they wanted to know more about KidsLink...

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  • Auditory Processing Disorders
  • Behaviour Assessment Services
  • Behavioural Needs
  • Emotions
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Handwriting
  • Languages
  • Learning assessment services
  • Learning Support & Tutoring
  • Maths
  • Reading
  • Science & Technology
  • Self-confidence & Self-esteem
  • Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Special Exam / Assessment Conditions
  • Special Needs
  • Speech and Language
  • Teacher & Parent Education
  • Testing for Behaviour Concerns
  • Testing for Learning Concerns
  • Testing for Special Abilities
  • Writing and Spelling
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Overcoming Maths Anxiety

Overcoming Maths Anxiety
It can cripple a child’s capacity to do maths and cause a lifelong fear of numbers. Maths anxiety is a well-known psychological condition, especially common among those with dyscalculia. Donna’s son Noah knows all about that “brain freeze” but one-on-one specialised tuition is helping him “nip it in the bud”. Donna had a gut feeling something...

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  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Handwriting
  • Maths
  • Reading
  • Teacher & Parent Education
  • Testing for Learning Concerns
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The happy family dynamic

The happy family dynamic
The Happy Family Dynamic - remembering to support each member of the family When we are caring for a child with challenging behavioural issues the whole family unit is impacted. Emotional outbursts, tantrums and physical volatility may be a daily experience within the family. We as parents and caregivers pool all available resources to do our...

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  • Anger
  • Behaviour Concerns
  • Family Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
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The Lumps and Bumps of Family Blending

The Lumps and Bumps of Family Blending
A quick google search shows that the likelihood of living in a blended family is increasing. In fact according to a 60 minutes documentary, a third of all children in New Zealand will grow up in a blended family. This means that more often parents and children are wrestling with the issues that arise from...

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  • Anger
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Depression & Mood
  • Emotions
  • Family Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Social Skills
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