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Many children instinctively seek oral sensory input to help them self-regulate. You might notice your child chewing on their shirt, biting pencils, or constantly wanting snacks. This is because oral input can be incredibly calming and can help kids manage stress, focus better, and feel more ...

Here at Kids That Go we have daily conversations with our clients and families about what stool softeners are and how they help to relieve constipation. Our recent blog on understanding what constipation is particularly helpful for starting this process: Poo problems – Is my child ...

Sometimes waitlists for face to face therapy services are long; sometimes you can’t get to a clinic because of where it is or the time and cost it takes to get there; and sometimes you know your child is not going to cope with therapy sessions in an unfamiliar space. All of these are possible ...

Constipation is a very common problem and can be experienced by 1 in 3 children. There are lots of possible triggers but some of the main causes are: around the time of potty-training when there is a diet change (moving onto milk formulas, weaning onto solids) when there is a significant ...

Are you wondering if your child/family would benefit from seeing a Dietitian but not sure what it would involve? It can feel a little daunting talking about eating habits and behaviours but the goal of a Dietitian is to help, not to make you feel guilty!   At Kids That Go, our dietician, ...

Whether your little one is starting school for the first time, moving into the next grade or starting a new school, it will likely feel like a big step forward in your child’s learning journey.  It is a time of mixed emotions for your child and for you as their parent or caregiver. There will ...

The intricacies of how our body works are still being explored by some of the world’s top scientists. While our brain and our gut have their own important roles to play in our body, they also have a complex relationship and rely upon one another for many of their jobs. By better understanding this ...

At one of our recent Thursday morning Bub Hub gatherings we had a great question about introducing babies to solids. So, we thought we would share some of the information that we gathered with you. The information is general in nature, and we would always recommend seeking medical or specific ...

Fibre plays an important role in helping our bodies to make (and pass) a poo! But the world of fibre is a tricky one to navigate so we hope to make it a little clearer here today. So what is fibre? Fibre is the part of food that can’t be broken down or absorbed by the body, it passes right ...

Did you know that the colour of your urine can tell you a lot about how hydrated you are?   Urine contains waste products and one of these is a chemical called urobilin, which is yellow. So, if you’ve ever wondered why urine is yellow, it’s because of the urobilin in it! In fact, the ...