Articles by Katrinca
These articles were written to address questions common to many parents. They are written from my own perspective based on years of experience as a parent, pre-school teacher and therapist. I hope you find them useful. If there are questions you have you would like to see addressed here feel free to drop me a line.
The Alphabet Can Wait: Essential Learning in the Preschool Years
Fifty years ago, when I attended, children were taught the alphabet in Kindergarten. It was there we learned the name and shape of each letter, to associate sounds with letters, to recognize and write our […]
Helping Children Manage Joint Custody
Do you remember the famous Winston Churchill quote “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried.” The same can be said for joint custody.
Joint custody is the […]
Laila and the Three Bears: When kids face bullying
Once upon a time…
I was listening to my daughter, then four years old, recount the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
“Someone’s been eating my porridge, and they ate it all up.” “Oh, Baby Bear, […]
Bang, Bang, You’re Dead: The role of violent games in children’s play
This is a response to a question from a mother about violent themes in her young son’s play. She was particularly concerned about pretend gun play.
Dear Mama,
I am so glad you asked. Yes, this play […]
Children and Tantrums: Why they do it & how to get through it
All children tantrum. Some children are better at it than others. Some are very dramatic, throwing every ounce of energy they have into the tantrum. Some are excellent at finding the most inconvenient time or […]