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…
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…
Sensory Modulation challenges and how Occupational Therapy can help
Written Tiarne Pendlebury, Associate Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist What is Sensory Modulation? You may think, what is sensory modulation? Well,…
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…
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…
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…