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April 2014

 

 
In This Issue

News from Cheri and Karen *New Service*
Program Updates********* Now Accepting Referrals For Spring Groups
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Helpful Articles and Links 

Easing Transitions for You and Your Children 

Changes in routine can prove to be diificult for all of us, but especially for children.

Below are 5 tips to help ease these challenging occasions for both you and your loved ones.

 

 

In preschool, that question was answered with a tired and hungry growl. In kindergarten, lots of I don't knows. Here are some helpful tips to help communicate with your child.



 
Watch this excellent video on U Tube. A 12 year old with Asperger's interviews his Mom. A Must See!

"Q&A" from StoryCorps

 

 

Family Rituals Foster Emotional, Social Growth in Young Children: How Eating Dinner Together Helps Children Succeed

Interactions between child and caregiver are essential to the child's social, emotional, and mental development.

 

 

  

 
 
 

Please note our new email address is:

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Finally, we can smell Spring in the air and we are excited about getting outdoors and using our great backyard space. In this newsletter we have gathered together some of our favourite articles and blogs; from great outdoor activities that will keep your kids engrossed for hours to getting your kids to talk to you.
These are great articles that are easy to navigate and use.
 
 
       HOPE YOU ENJOY THESEWE DID!!!
 
Here are a list of toys that keep children outside for long periods, engrossed in their play, using open-ended toys that encourage their imagination.
 
 

 

 How to Manage our Hard-Wired Youth 

Our fast-paced, complex culture places stress and strain on all of us. Many times our children feel overwhelmed  by the "juggling act" that is performed in trying to keep their lives in balance.

 

 

 

4 Tips For Dealing With Your Child's Anxiety 

Anxiety, and in particular social anxiety can get in the way of kids making connections with others.

Friendship and playing with others is such a key component in a child's life, and it can be hard to see them struggle with finding a connection with others.

 

 

 

10 Steps for Parents and Kids to Tame the Worry Monster 

Anxiety has become a regular part of our society and daily lives for our children (and ourselves).

Worry and fear cause our children to feel bad, often cause parent-child conflict and stress, keep our children from fully experiencing life and fully reaching their potential.

 

 

 

Helping Kids Become Goal-Setters 

Studies show that goal-setting can help kids gain the sense of discipline and that internal drive it takes to stay motivated to complete the tasks they've set for themselves.

 

 

 

 

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News from Cheri and Karen

 * NEW SERVICE *

 

We know that for many of our parents at Behaviour Matters, choosing the right school and advocating for their child can be a challenge.

 

 We are happy to announce that Marlene Kaiman has joined our team.
Marlene has been an educator and Guidance Counsellor in both elementary and high school for over 3 decades. As the former Head of Guidance and Career Education in an Ontario High School, Marlene has supported countless students and their families in various areas of need.
  
  
Her services include :
  • Consulting on the most appropriate schools and programs for your child's needs.
  • Guidance and support for families with Special Education concerns.
  • Advocating for  students and families by connecting them to a network of resources.

Program Updates
 
 We are now accepting referrals for our Spring Groups

 Looking forward to continuing all of our other programs.

COOL TOOLS  (SCHOOL-AGE)

Weekly programs to help children develop positive social skills, build self esteem, and learn strategies to deal with their anger in appropriate and acceptable ways.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca

 

LETS BE FRIENDS  (PRE-SCHOOL)

 Weekly programs that are play-based to teach social skills in a fun and stimulating environment.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca

 

TEEN TALK  (TEEN)

 Weekly programs to help adolescents develop positive social skills, build self-esteem, learn strategies to deal with problems, identify and express feelings and become more aware of non-verbal communication. For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca 

 

GIRL POWER  ( 10-14 YEARS)

Weekly program that will help girls to increase their independance through responsible decision making and dealing with peer pressure.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca 

Behaviour Matters | 537 Lawrence Avenue West | Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 3M6 |
 
Phone: 416-270-6610 or 416-418-6610  Email: info@behaviourmatters.ca