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…
Supporting children’s sleep
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com We all know how good it feels, waking up from a really great night sleep.…
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…
PANS/ PANDAS
What is PANS/ PANDAS? PANS/ PANDAS* is a little known, but treatable, medical condition that looks like a psychiatric disorder.…
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.…
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…
Does crawling matter?
So what’s the big deal about crawling? Should you be worried if your baby decides to skip this particular milestone?…
School ready check
Starting school is an exciting and pivotal time in a child’s life. As parents we want this to be a…