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Why is Adele in my Therapy Room?
Lately I have had a slew of clients talking to me about ‘Easy on me’ the new song from the album 30 by Adele. After a 6 year hiatus,...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 21, 20213 min read


7 Days of Reconnecting with your child
The festive season is exciting for the whole family, with the anticipation of goodies, gifts and some valuable time off - from work and...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 14, 20219 min read


Empathy for Parents
The idea of ‘parenting’ is a fairly new concept. In ancient times, it wasn’t really considered as something to be considered… raising...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 4, 20213 min read


2 Kids, 1 Parent & lots of Tantrums!
When there is more than one child to contend with, listening to them through a tantrum can be hard. Who gets the attention first? Is it...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Oct 4, 20214 min read


Addressing Tears & Tantrums
Children can surprise us with tantrums or meltdowns at virtually any time. Imagine being at a supermarket, and suddenly finding your...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Oct 4, 20214 min read


Fussy Eating - Setting Limits Around Food
If your child is a fussy eater, or is prone to tantrums before meal time, one of the first areas to try and find solutions is to evaluate...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read


Toilet Training your Toddler
Toilet training can be an extremely overwhelming time in the lives of both parent and child. As a toddler, who’s never known any other...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20215 min read


Dear Parents: A Beginner's Guide to Queering Parenting
Attend our upcoming webinar - WALKING THE RAINBOW BRIDGE Exploring gender & sexuality with your children. REGISTER -...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20211 min read


The Role of Parents in their Teens' Mental Health
Article Contributed by The People of Nora You hear the word ‘youth’. What are the first synonyms that come to mind? ‘Young? Healthy?...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


5 Things Your Teenager Secretly Wants You To Know
Article contributed by The People Of Nora Ah, the teenage mind. Mysterious and scary—for those that live with one and those that live...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read


A Mother's Guilt
“I need to be at home with my child” “I need to earn money to ‘contribute’” “I have to be the best therapist for my child with special...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read


Second Baby Coming!
For an older child who has been the center of attention for their parents literally their entire life, it is a huge dethronement to have...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


A New Way of Seeing
There are those who, on seeing a glass half-filled with water, focus on the emptiness, and others whose focus is on the water that is...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Exploring Sensory Regulation
Sensory regulation, self-regulation and emotional regulation are terms often used by therapists. They relate to the child’s ability to...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
When we are talking about sensory processing, this describes how we perceive and interact with the world. For example, when you step...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


Understanding Sleep Associations
Do I need to “break sleep associations” and put my baby down “drowsy but awake” to foster good sleep? The idea that one should put baby...
Himani Dalmia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


The Magic of Sleep in Babies & Toddlers
Do we really need to think about sleep where babies and toddlers are concerned? Won't they just sleep when they are tired? Is sleep...
Himani Dalmia
Sep 25, 20213 min read


Why Talk to Children about Sex & Death
Artwork by Diya Mawandia With all the extra media coming our way now, the way we talk to our children is more important than ever....
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read


Special time is the best thing ever!
That’s how my 9-year-old describes Special time. I offer it or he asks for it. Either way, we do it when both of us are ready. In Special...
Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20212 min read
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