May 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
by Brigid Hekster, Chartered Psychologist For most parents one of the hallmarks of their child’s early success in the primary school years is a progression from reading books aimed at teaching reading to becoming a free reader. Sometimes difficulties with literacy...
May 15, 2013 | DM News Blog
Getting your kids to eat more fruit We’re just launching a new blog series called “Recipes for Life and Learning”, which will feature fun ‘recipes’ for afterschool or educational activities, insightful ‘recipes’ about how to be the best parent...
May 7, 2013 | DM News Blog
I spend a number of hours each week in my vegetable garden. To keep my 5 year old and 2 year old interested, and happy to come out with me, I introduced them to gardening from the time they were babies. I involve them in all of the activities I do in the garden. A...
Mar 19, 2013 | DM News Blog
**Check out Katie and Megan’s special discount for Easyread families here!** As nutritionists we engage in countless conversations with clients about “feeling better,” where we discuss an array of different goals – better digestion, less headaches, solid sleep,...
Mar 14, 2013 | DM News Blog
Taking the Stress out of Reading Perhaps as a parent you’ve struggled with how to help a reluctant reader. Books flying across the room sound familiar? Tears over homework? Sullen silence during reading practice? For 1 in 5 children, reading does not seem to come...
