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Neurolens: Child

Child

The Child NeuroLens celebrates the potential, curiosity, and inherent creativity of children, while recognising the universal childlike wonder within all of us. It supports nurturing environments that empower exploration, growth, and learning across all ages, fostering resilience and the capacity for lifelong development.


  • How Children Learn to Connect: The 6 Stages of Play

    How Children Learn to Connect: The 6 Stages of Play

    When is a game of blocks more than just fun?  When Play Becomes the Most Powerful Teacher  Play is a crucial part of child development and is best when it becomes a massive part of a child’s life. It contributes to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, sensory integration, language skills and interpersonal relationships, as…

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  • Building Better Brains: How Play Strengthens Executive Function in Children

    Building Better Brains: How Play Strengthens Executive Function in Children

    Have you ever wondered why some kids seem more focused, organised, or able to stay calm under pressure?  Executive functioning has become a popularised brain word. What exactly is executive functioning? It is the brain’s way of processing information while regulating the self. It involves our working memory, planning, self-monitoring, time management, self-control and organisation.…

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  • The Power of Play: How Different Types of Play Shape a Child’s Brain Development

    The Power of Play: How Different Types of Play Shape a Child’s Brain Development

    Have you ever watched a child turn a stick into a sword or a pile of blocks into a castle?  The Transformative Role of Play in Child Development  When a child is moving around, playing, learning about themself and about the environment around them – they are building their brain’s infrastructure. It’s important to stimulate…

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  • Tumble, Jump, Repeat:  How Physical Play Fuels Brain Development and Resilience 

    Tumble, Jump, Repeat:  How Physical Play Fuels Brain Development and Resilience 

    Do you remember the joy of climbing trees, leaping across puddles, or play-wrestling with friends? When was the last time you saw a child roll down a grassy hill or leap across rocks in a stream?  The Hidden Power of Play: More Than Just Fun  These simple, spontaneous moments of physical play may seem like…

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  • 10 Strategies to Foster a Culture of Movement and Play in Families 

    10 Strategies to Foster a Culture of Movement and Play in Families 

    When was the last time your living room turned into a dance floor, or your hallway into a racetrack?  Reclaiming Everyday Play: Where Movement Begins at Home Think back to your childhood – was there a hallway you turned into a racetrack, a patch of grass that became a soccer field, or a driveway stage…

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  • Helping Kids Use Technology Mindfully: A Guide to Meaningful Digital Habits

    Helping Kids Use Technology Mindfully: A Guide to Meaningful Digital Habits

    How can parents and educators ensure that technology improves learning, creativity, and wellbeing rather than becoming a source of distraction or harm?  Mindful technology use for kids is essential. Devices are an inseparable part of everyday life, so helping children use technology meaningfully is more important than ever. While devices provide vast educational opportunities, unstructured…

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  • Understanding Social Media Trends and FOMO 

    Understanding Social Media Trends and FOMO 

    Have you ever felt the pressure to keep up with the latest social media trends or experienced  FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when seeing others’ experiences online?  Social media has revolutionised the way we communicate, share experiences, and stay informed. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter shape how we connect, share, and perceive reality. While…

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  • Balancing Screen Time & Wellbeing: How to Build Healthy Digital Habits

    Balancing Screen Time & Wellbeing: How to Build Healthy Digital Habits

    When was the last time you put your phone down and truly felt present in the moment?   Balancing screen time and wellbeing has become essential for both children and adults. Screens play an important role in education, communication, and entertainment. However, excessive screen time – especially unstructured use – can negatively impact children’s physical and…

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  • Growing up Together: 10 Strategies to Manage Sibling Rivalry in Neurodiverse Families

    Growing up Together: 10 Strategies to Manage Sibling Rivalry in Neurodiverse Families

    Does it ever feel like your kids are constantly competing for your attention?   For parents, balancing the needs of all children can be an overwhelming task. In neurodiverse families these dynamics can become even more complex. However, understanding attention dynamics and fostering empathy within the families can create opportunities for growth and a sense…

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  • The Science of Thinking: How Logical Thinking Shapes Child Development 

    The Science of Thinking: How Logical Thinking Shapes Child Development 

    How do children learn to make sense of the world?  Logical thinking in child development plays an important role in helping kids understand cause-and-effect relationships, solve problems, and make informed decisions. From an early age, children begin to explore patterns, analyse situations, develop reasoning skills that shape their cognitive growth, and make sense of the…

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