July 4, 2016
What is Dysgraphia, help for Dysgraphia

My Child’s handwriting is awful, could it be Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia. What is it? Unlike Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, dysgraphia is not a word we hear a lot about, but increasingly I am seeing it being included […]
June 27, 2016
Why meaning is necessary for reading

Why We Need to Watch out for Reading Without Comprehension

Reading without comprehension is a recurring issue raised by parents at Hummingbird Learning Centre®. Many children struggle with comprehension but when I ask them to read, usually […]
June 2, 2016
Change your State with the word 'Yet'

How to Use The Most Powerful Word in the Universe: ‘YET’

Yet.  I haven’t met a more powerful word – yet! I really believe that it is the most powerful word in the universe. It has the […]
May 30, 2016
Sensory Disorder Tool Kit

6 Awesome Sensory Tools to Help your Child

Having some sort of a sensory tool kit at home is really important if your child has some sensory issues. Essentially a sensory kit is a […]
May 23, 2016
Executive Functioning | Dyslexia | ADHD

Executive Functioning Skills are important for ALL Children

I know what you’re thinking – my child is a bit young to be thinking about being an executive (or maybe you already have a mini […]
April 26, 2016
Tips for parents of students with Add / ADHD

School & Your Child with ADD / ADHD

School & a child with ADD /ADHD is not exactly a match made in heaven – for anyone.  Your child may be inadvertently interrupting other children […]