…and jumping, shrieking and exploring, absorbed completely in the magic of our surroundings, I noticed that a brand-new project was coming to life: an elaborate sandcastle was now in the…
…overwhelms us – such as when we lose something we wanted so badly. What a dichotomy and juxtaposition the acts of the rioters presented when compared to the Canucks, who…
…be mentally ill. These deliberations can be nuanced and complex. In the most obvious cases, society is responsible for protecting its citizens from those who would continue to do harm….
…other children visual stimulation can be overwhelming. Transitions can also be very difficult and too much stimulation is exhausting often resulting in irritable behavior. One of the most common manifestations…
…shift comes the ability to see differences, to take things into context, and to feel two competing impulses simultaneously. My newfound ability to understand symbols (e.g. this mark on the…
…exhaust themselves in trying to convince their children to face each other, work together, take ownership, right the wrongs, and come to some agreement. And of course, each child wants…
…to ‘run away from home.’ The act of comforting someone actually rests on feeling at home with them. Trying to comfort a child who doesn’t know you can create additional…
…come to my mind, to whom I would like to say: “Don’t behave like a preschooler!” Or, “Don’t be so childish!” I would love to say this to them, perhaps…
…partial to sandals and flip flops – perhaps something about the saltwater smell. We have come to the place where we expect something to be destroyed when we come home…
With Thanksgiving already over in Canada and the United States, and with Hannukah, Christmas and other celebrations coming in just a few weeks, we are firmly into the holiday season….