When a Child’s Quota is Used Up – Today’s Parent

Many toddlers seem to get a burst of energy after sitting for suppertime. They can be particularly hyper-sensitive to the “little” things (being reprimanded, taking a spill, etc.). Try to change the scenery a bit before bedtime. “Take a short walk—it can be down the street and back, Timerman says. A child who is new to walking will be happy to take a walk. It can break up that fussy period. Even sitting outside on a front step and seeing what is going on in the neighbourhood can be fun.”

Sharyn Timerman was interviewed to share her expertise with Jenn Cox from Today’s Parent. “Age-by-age guide to surviving witching hour”. Read more…

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Empathy: The Language Of Emotion

In today’s high-tech world, many worry about the impact of technology on our ability to empathize. Sharyn Timerman, a Montreal behaviour specialist and founder of The Early Years, a development centre for parents and kids who experience behaviour issues, says the basic nature of the human being has not changed but technology, along with other factors, has changed the way we learn this vital life skill. “A big element of that change is that both parents are working, kids stay out of the home later and later, kids are left on their own a lot more and the role of technology grows.” Technology now fills the role of a real live friend and playmate.

Sharyn Timerman shared her knowledge and expertise about empathy with Martha Beach. Read the full article on TeachMag. 

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Sharyn Featured in The Toy Industry Association perspectives

I was one of three interviewed for an article on intergenerational play for the “Toy Industry Association”. Read on…

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