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While most of us have experience with a regular optometrist, a behavioural optometrist can seem like a total unknown. In this blog, we break down what they do and what to expect if your child is referred to one.   What is a behavioural optometrist? A behavioural optometrist is a specialised ...

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 ...

I would like to share some of my learning from a great webinar I watched on School Avoidance and Autism in January 2023.  The webinar was presented by Jackie Hall from the Parental Stress Centre: https://www.parentalstresscentre.com Jackie Hall is the founder of The Parental Stress Centre and is a ...

What is emotional regulation? The way we feel (or emotions) are always changing. Sometimes it can feel like we are “suddenly” out of control, and we go from 0-100 very quickly. By understanding what the brain/body is telling us, we can learn strategies to help regulate our ...

If your child has come along to an appointment at Kids That Go, it’s very likely that there was a lot of play involved! And more specifically, pretend play. Why is this, you might wonder? Well, pretend play comes with learning – and that is definitely very real! Studies have linked pretend play ...

Bedwetting, sometimes called Nocturnal Enuresis is much more common than you may think. We just don’t talk about it much, even within families. Approximately 19% of primary school-aged children wet the bed. This means that it is very likely that there is another child in the class or your ...

The calming benefits of deep breathing for children and teens We’ve all been there … angry, stressed, anxious, emotional or just having a bad moment (or day) and someone tells us to calm down and just take breathe … and in many cases it works!  Let’s look at the science of why and how we ...

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 ...

Taking care of your child's oral health begins with proper toothbrushing habits, and it's never too early (or too late) to start.  Some children are keen to learn, engage and be independent in various self-care tasks, while for others mastering these skills can be a challenge or even a battle. It ...

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 ...