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Social skills don’t come naturally to all kids. Here’s how you can support their growth at home and in everyday situations. Learning simple ways to help your child build confidence and connection.

When children sit down to practice handwriting, it might look like they’re simply learning how to form letters. But behind every “a” and “b” is a whole lot of brain work happening, especially in the areas of executive functioning. Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that help children plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage tasks. And even in something as simple as writing the alphabet, these skills play a big role. So if your child finds handwriting tricky, it might not just be about pencil grip or letter shapes, it could be about how their brain is managing the task.

Fatherhood isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about being present. At Kidz Therapy, we see every day how powerful it is when dads show up emotionally, not just physically.

Helping Your Child Build Resilience – One Step at a Time

With good intentions at heart, many parents fall into the trap of over-scheduling their children’s after school and weekend hours with too many activities. Everyone needs time to relax and decompress – including tamariki! Downtime gives your children time to rest and process the events of their day including learning and social interactions at school. Here are our 4 best reasons why downtime is good for your whanau.