By Siyona Varghese Friendships take on a deeper meaning around age seven. Children begin to care more about what their peers think, they start forming stronger social bonds, and they become increasingly aware of group dynamics. This stage can feel exciting, confusing, and occasionally challenging for both children and parents. Understanding how peer influence works […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as spontaneous and carefree but for children with autism, play can also be a structured pathway to learning essential social rules. Through predictable routines, guided activities, and consistent patterns, structured play helps children understand the “hidden” social cues that guide human interaction. It becomes more than just play; […]
By Siyona Varghese For many children, running barefoot on grass, splashing in puddles, or swinging at the playground are moments of pure joy. These experiences are more than just play they are essential to how children learn, grow, and regulate their senses. But for children with sensory processing challenges, the world can feel too loud, […]
By Siyona Varghese Preschoolers make sense of their world not through long conversations or written words, but through play. Whether they’re stacking blocks, dressing dolls, or pretending to cook a meal, every playful moment is a chance to learn, express, and connect. For children in early childhood, especially those struggling with emotions or social interactions, […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is the language of childhood. It’s how children make sense of the world, express their emotions, and connect with others. Among the many forms of play, story play where children act out narratives, take on characters, and create imaginary worlds has a unique power to nurture empathy and social understanding. For […]
By Siyona Varghese Confidence in early childhood doesn’t appear overnight it grows through experiences that make children feel capable, valued, and connected. One of the most powerful ways to nurture this confidence is through cooperative play. When young children learn to play, share, and solve problems together, they don’t just build friendships they develop a […]
By Siyona Varghese Children experience the world through their senses sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. For many children, sensory play is simply fun and exploratory. But for kids with developmental delays, sensory experiences go beyond entertainment; they form the foundation for self-regulation, emotional awareness, and overall development. Sensory play provides these children with the […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is one of the most natural and universal ways children connect. Whether it is sharing toys, building blocks, or running together in a playground, play transcends barriers of language, culture, and background. It is through play that children learn to communicate, cooperate, and understand one another. However, for children with special […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as a simple childhood pastime, but for children, it is so much more it is the language through which they explore the world, express themselves, and connect with others. For children with autism, play takes on an even deeper significance. It can serve as a bridge to communication, […]
By Siyona Varghese The early years of childhood are often seen as a time of play and exploration, but they are also a powerful foundation for developing qualities that shape a child’s future character. Confidence and social responsibility may seem like traits reserved for older children, but their roots are planted long before school-age. By […]
