Parent Guidance

A haircut can combine buzzing sounds, unexpected touch, falling hair, bright mirrors, strong smells and the demand to sit still. […]

Car rides can be hard when a child dislikes straps, reacts to traffic noise, seeks movement or unbuckles impulsively. Safety

A pause after a question does not necessarily mean a child is ignoring you, refusing or does not understand. Some

Toothbrushing combines strong tastes, mouth sensations, mirror reflections, water sounds and a sequence that must happen at busy times of

“Can I have a hug?” is a small question with a big lesson: a child can notice what feels comfortable

A child may move quickly, climb to reach something interesting or investigate a colourful packet. That is not true of

A bicycle helmet can be a hard sell when the strap feels scratchy, the shell seems heavy or a child

Cooking can be a satisfying route to independence, but a busy kitchen can also bring heat, noise, smells and too