How to give children with dyslexia a confidence boost
There are some amazing people out there who didn’t let dyslexia get in the way of being awesome. And neither should your child.
October 15, 2018
There are some amazing people out there who didn’t let dyslexia get in the way of being awesome. And neither should your child.
October 15, 2018
Kids learn and develop a lot through play, and children with special needs are no different, so we’re taking a look at fun ways to support their development
June 15, 2016
Dr Amanda Gummer explains why it’s ok for your child to make up words and why it can actually be beneficial to their language development
June 10, 2016
Social Skills are very important to teach and develop early on in your child’s life as it provides them with essential tools to communicate with others
June 3, 2016
Dr Gummer comments on a recent study that looks into how and if different parenting choices can affect your child’s development.
May 5, 2016
At Fundamentally Children we passionately believe in the importance of play for children’s development and wellbeing. We were delighted that Dr Gummer was asked to contribute to the All-Party Parliamentary Group’s report ‘PLAY’ which identifies: The Benefits of Play The obstacles that limit the quality or availability of Play. Recommendations to Promote Fit and Healthy…
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October 14, 2015
Dr Amanda Gummer’s new book Play offers a refreshing alternative to all the ‘How To’ books that parents are bombarded with. The great news is that having fun with your child really is the best way of helping him/her develop. Not only does playful parenting reduce stress, promote attachment and increase enjoyment of parenting, it’s…
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September 9, 2015
The Parent Centred Parenting Model, developed by Dr Gummer is based on research and psychological studies done by several well-respected experts in their fields interpreted in the light of modern family life. A Look at Development Lev Vygotsky put forward that each area of development can only be advanced so far and progresses…
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February 23, 2015
We all know that good quality sleep is one of the most important things for our health and wellbeing. For children, it is essential for their growth and keeping healthy, and just the same as us, a poor night’s sleep will leave your little one irritable and in a bad mood all day. Missing sleep…
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December 4, 2014