Even when we’re busy, tired, cash-strapped, and clinging on desperately for end-of-year breaks, we can help our kids socially by encouraging them to:
- do small acts of kindness for others a few times a week, like simple chores; and
- get out of the house to hang out (visit, play games, tell stories, bike-ride, walk) with family and friends.
How does this help and how do we do it?
Check out the link for information and resources to help kids do more things for themselves.
Links:
Get out there! Being social and kind to others makes kids happier and better-liked
Things I Can Do For Myself Language Workout Mega Pack
I can help at home – let me tell you how (functional procedures and sequencing)
Planning a play date for your child during the school holidays?
20 free audiobooks for preschoolers – plus a hot tip about making your own
Come on Dad! What we can do to help our kids’ language development
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Hi there, I’m David Kinnane.
Principal Speech Pathologist, Banter Speech & Language
Our talented team of certified practising speech pathologists provide unhurried, personalised and evidence-based speech pathology care to children and adults in the Inner West of Sydney and beyond, both in our clinic and via telehealth.
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