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Letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Wow this school and learning thing is a lot tougher than I ever thought. I have been asking myself lately.. why is it so tough for me to learn like everyone else? This question usually makes me quite sad and I can see the same question makes you quite scared. […]

Did you know that human brains are not hard-wired for learning to read? It is not a natural process, like learning to understand language and like learning to talk. Learning to read and write needs to be directly and explicitly taught and takes many years of schooling to fully master. The good news is that

I frequently hear statements like “my parents have implemented [A, B, C] and I am perfectly alright” or “I just don’t want to be like my mother / father” in my therapy- or classroom. Although these statements appear to be at odds with one another, they both pertain to a traditional, sometimes harsh parenting style. Being a

“NO!” “Do not do that!”  “Stop!” As a parent, you may find yourself using these and related utterances more often than you’d like. When you take your child to a friend’s house, the parents compliment you on how polite and well-behaved he/she is. You silently wonder if they’re referring to your child, because he or she

Hi, I’m Mia, a Speech Therapist at My Online Therapist! I have a special interest in literacy and dyslexia which a lot of people don’t know speech therapists specialize in.  So… What is Speech Therapy?  Speech therapy is part of the health and rehabilitation services. Speech therapists specialize in language and communication challenges. It is

As adults, we are caught up in a fast-paced, busy, stressed and anxious culture of our day to day obligations.  Finding a balance between work, play and other responsibilities is not always easy and we seldom have the time to simply pause and live “in the moment” without being consumed by the world we are

What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills (also known as fine motor coordination) is the ability to use and control the small muscles in the body found in the hands, wrists, and fingers. It enables children to engage in the different daily tasks that require intricate control and detailed manipulation of movements. Why are

Many parents are still unsure of online therapy and its effectiveness in helping children. While online therapy is relatively new in South Africa it has been practised with great success internationally for over 15 years.    Research has proven that the results you will get from online therapy and in-person therapy are the same for certain

You have made it this far! Taking the first step to finding the right kind of support for your child and your family is often the most stressful.  We are now with you on this journey to support your child develop the skills needed to feel confident, secure, connected and happy to participate in their