Social stories – what are they and how can they help my child?
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You may have heard the term social stories in conversations or in therapy, but what is it really and what…
Toilet training
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…
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…
The paediatric OT job you don’t want!
By Michelle Newby, Clinical Director Stepping Stones Therapy for Children Photo by Claudia Barbosa on Pexels.com The Australian job market…
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…
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?…
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…
Looming Genius!
Basic loom bracelet Looming seems to be the latest kids craze all around the world. If you haven’t discovered it…
Does crawling matter?
So what’s the big deal about crawling? Should you be worried if your baby decides to skip this particular milestone?…