Hypermobility In Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
By Sabrina Wells Movement is an essential part of a child’s every day. From playing on the playground to brushing…
Toilet training
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Is it time for toilet training? Toileting is an important milestone for children giving them a sense of independence. This…
Does your pre-schooler need to see an occupational therapist?
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com Writing this blog post was quite difficult as I could talk about pre-school all…
Self-regulation
As a parent, you want to teach your child all the skills needed to make a friend, resolve a conflict,…
When will my child be able to tie their laces?
Photo by Barbara Olsen on Pexels.com I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on…
School Readiness
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “Does my child have the skills needed for kindergarten” Starting school can be a challenging…
Academics and the young child: In support of play-based learning
In Australia, we start academics very young! Way too young in our opinion! Some children are still just 4 years…
Teaching kids to use a knife and fork
Does your child prefer to use their fingers for mealtime? Is trying to get them to use cutlery a nightmare?…
Pincers, pegs & pirates: Developing hand skills
Lately I’ve been working with a 6 year old girl who finds using scissors tricky. She’s also struggling to hold…
Trampolining: Bounding with Benefits
The humble trampoline has been a bastion of backyard fun for years. That weightless sensation you have when you’re at…
Early Baby Play
As a child development specialist and a mum, I find myself forever fascinated with the many different ways that babies…
Looming Genius!
Basic loom bracelet Looming seems to be the latest kids craze all around the world. If you haven’t discovered it…