Risk is part of play

When a child repeatedly breaks a rule, it is easy to respond by tightening discipline and demanding compliance. But forcing children to fall in line rarely addresses the real issue. More often than not, it simply masks what is causing the behaviour in the first place. In this episode, Lauren…

It is easy to react to a child’s behaviour without stopping to consider what is driving it. But in therapy, we know that all behaviour is communication. Every action, word, or sudden change in mood is a child’s way of expressing how they feel and what they need. In this…

Teaching a child a life skill is never as simple as explaining a rule once or writing it on a board. When children find themselves in high-pressure situations, whether standing up to a friend or navigating conflict, stress can quickly push them outside their comfort zone. If they have not…

Whether a child is dealing with a mean peer on the playground or being pressured into a game they do not want to play, it all starts with having the confidence to say no. But standing up for yourself is a skill that has to be taught and practised, for…

Getting a diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder can provide clarity, but it can also leave a child defined by a label. As Lauren Edmunds explains, when we focus only on managing a diagnosis, we risk treating the label instead of the child. In this episode, Lauren…