Knots & Tangles Kids

02/10/2019

Brilliant graphics!

Students DON’T learn to ‘calm down’ by being told to calm down. They need to be taught ways to label their feelings (stop, name that feeling, do something about it).

-Via

01/12/2018

"We rationalise that if starting soccer at five years of age is a good idea, then starting at two must be even better. That enrolling our children in art class is more productive than drawing with chalk on the driveway. That playing in a baseball team hones skills more effectively than casually hitting a ball at the park on sunday afternoon with a group of friends and made up rules......We need to give them the space and freedom that a simple childhood provides and then support them by making opportunities available when they show an interest. We need to release the pressure, guilt and obligation we put on ourselves to give our children more than they need; organised activities can be wonderful and our son participates in a select few, but it’s healthiest as an a-la-carte experience not an all-you-can-eat buffet."

Our kids' schedules are busier than ever! But they need downtime. Let's protect our children's mental health today by simplifying childhood today.

01/12/2018

26/06/2018

Baby wearing. I would love to encourage those with little people in their lives to consider if this might make life easier and more enjoyable for you both! What we do know is that babies can benefit enormously from it. I am hoping to start stocking some of my favourite carriers soon!

Learn the benefits of babywearing, especially during the first 365 days. Benefits include less crying, mental development, decreased post-partum depression and more.

22/10/2017

Very interesting!

"Scientists have found that dyslexics have an unusual pattern of cells in their eyes which makes letters appear back to front.
The proposed cause of dyslexia has mainly focused on the brain.

But in a breakthrough, scientists have now discovered that in those with the condition the central area of the retina may have developed in a way that makes letters difficult to read.
In a study, the researchers found dyslexics had light detecting cells – called cones – arranged in a circular way in both of their retinas."

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4990992/Is-answer-dyslexia-eyes.html
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09/10/2017

Super cool! On my to do list...

19/09/2017

On my wish list! This enables far more creative play with vestibular and proprioceptive input than the average swing set!

13/09/2017

04/09/2017

Now that's a bit of fun! You can also use shaving cream, paint, flour or just a stick in the sand (a pencil in kinetic sand works well too)! Chalk on the driveway, paint on the inside of the shower, there's lots of motivating ways to practice writing and drawing without a pencil!

02/09/2017

Just love this!

02/09/2017

Fabulous screenless entertainment!

By Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media What if something out there had your kid begging you to turn off the TV or tablet, put away the video games, and listen to a story? It seems practically impossible in today's media environment. Why would anyone (especially kids who've grown up with YouTube an...

22/08/2017