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Sarina Shirazee

Apr 22, 2021
1 min

No Response IS a Response

No response IS a response. Sometimes, "not doing anything", simply holding space for a child's feelings and refraining from talking and...

Sarina Shirazee

Apr 6, 2021
2 min

Sensory Play

If you enjoy setting up “sensory activities” for your baby or child, by all means do! However if you’re feeling stressed by or pressured...

Sarina Shirazee

Apr 4, 2021
2 min

Don't Take Away Recess!

“Recess serves as a necessary break from the rigours of concentrated, academic challenges in the classroom. Equally important is the fact...

Sarina Shirazee

Apr 2, 2021
2 min

Using Force Creates More Resistance

When faced with resistance from a child, rather than yelling or saying things like “too bad”, “it’s my way or the highway”, “suck it up”...

Sarina Shirazee

Mar 31, 2021
1 min

Core Strength

Does this posture look familiar? The culprit could be decreased CORE STRENGTH. Kids who frequently sit at a table with their head down or...

Sarina Shirazee

Jan 3, 2021
2 min

The Tactile System

Our tactile system (or the sense of touch), provides us with direct access to the physical world around us. It is the first of our senses...

Sarina Shirazee

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

Sensory Preferences

Some people naturally need more sensory stimulation, while others need less. I fall into the "less" category. That's because I feel...

Sarina Shirazee

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

Child behaviour at Christmas time

Imagine you’re learning how to play basketball for the first time. You keep shooting and missing the hoop. ⠀ ⠀ Your loved one says, “You...

Sarina Shirazee

Nov 21, 2020
1 min

Overstimulation at Christmas-time

‘Tis the season for overscheduling, overstimulation, behavioural manipulation via the use of an all-seeing Elf, forced hugs and passing...

Sarina Shirazee

Nov 4, 2020
1 min

Crossing the Midline

Crossing the midline is the ability to move one body part across to the other side of the body.⠀ ⠀ Crossing the midline usually develops...

Parenting & Information Overload in the Digital World

Sarina Shirazee

Nov 2, 2020
2 min

Parenting & Information Overload in the Digital World

When you read or hear information/advice online, you might think, "This is too much. No one can do all of this”.⠀ ⠀ And you’re absolutely...

Sarina Shirazee

Nov 1, 2020
2 min

Crocodile Tears

CROCODILE TEARS or “fake crying” in kids can be frustrating and even triggering for adults. The triggered response likely comes from our...

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