Does your pre-schooler need to see an occupational therapist?
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Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com Writing this blog post was quite difficult as I could talk about pre-school all…
Teaching kids to get dressed using backwards chaining
Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com Learning to get dressed can be a challenging time for parents and fashionably questionable…
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…
Nature Play
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live, work, learn,…
School Readiness
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “Does my child have the skills needed for kindergarten” Starting school can be a challenging…
Kids & Sleep: Tips for an easy bedtime
Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com Getting some kids to go to sleep can be tricky. Many parents come to our…
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…
PANS/ PANDAS
What is PANS/ PANDAS? PANS/ PANDAS* is a little known, but treatable, medical condition that looks like a psychiatric disorder.…
Not Eating That! Enticing Your Fussy Eaters to the Dinner Table.
Are you one of those parents that spends hours in the kitchen, lovingly composing new, interesting and nutritious meals for…
Messy Play for Fussy Eaters
Most kids love a bit of messy play and it really should be a regular part of their play experience.…
Mr Bally for Finger Strength and Dexterity
I recently had a stall at the Newcastle Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program Expo. Being my first ever expo, I…
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…
Does crawling matter?
So what’s the big deal about crawling? Should you be worried if your baby decides to skip this particular milestone?…