Blog: Under the Emerald Bridge
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Operating on a seasonal approach, see below for content based around various areas of relevant child development and psychological functioning!
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What is Executive Functioning (a Parent-Friendly Guide)
Does it sometimes feel like you or your child’s brain has too many tabs open and you don’t know which tab to attend to first, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed? Well, there’s a reason for that! Read on to find out more about the role of Executive Functioning.
To Be and Not to Be: A Brief Parent and Educator’s Guide to the Benefits of Using Dialectical Behavioural Approaches with Children
The elevator pitch? Basically, DBA is about both accepting what is and what needs to change. It’s also about realising that two opposing ideas can exist simultaneously. Originally adapted from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which is often used in clinical settings, DBA (a lighter touch, if you will) takes the same core idea of balancing acceptance and change. It makes it practical for everyday use, including parenting and teaching, which is what we will focus on today. Instead of concentrating only on stopping “bad behaviour,” DBA helps children and their caregivers recognise and accept their feelings while learning positive ways to respond.
"Just Diagnosed with Dyslexia? 6 Expert Tips to Support Learning and Success"
Has your child just received a Dyslexia diagnosis, and you’re not entirely sure where to begin? Let Emerald Bridges get you started on the path to helping your child not just “survive” in literacy but “Thrive”!