Search Results

How to foster positive thinking in your child

Learn how you can foster positive thinking in your child.

Self-efficacy: How to foster in children

These practical tips for parents help foster self-efficacy, so a child learns to persist when facing a setback.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Attachment: What you can do

Learn how to effectively foster and promote a secure attachment pattern between you and your baby or child. Also learn how to provide experiences that create trust by making your infant and child feel understood and comforted.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Helping a child cope with a brain tumour

Find advice to help you with the extremely difficult task of helping your child cope and adjust to a brain tumour diagnosis.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Promoting self-esteem in children

Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.

Promoting a positive body image

Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.

Speech and language: Understanding developmental stuttering

Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.

Supporting your mental health and well-being

Learn about how to support your physical, mental and social health when you have a chronic condition.

Role of vegetables and fruit in a healthy diet

Learn about the nutrients in vegetables and fruit, and how to help your family get enough.

Creativity: How to raise a creative thinker

Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.

Reading disabilities: Overview

A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.

Learning disabilities: Overview

A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

Curiosity: How to nurture the urge to know more

​Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.

Depression and depressive disorders

Mental health in infants with congenital heart conditions

It is important to pay attention to infant mental health, especially for babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). Learn how to read your baby's cues and how you can help your baby achieve their developmental milestones.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Body image

Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.