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Allowing children to explore and take risks through their play is important for their learning and development. Learning through taking risks continues throughout childhood and into adulthood. Risky play includes situations where there is a challenge involved, leading to thrilling, exciting and ...

Featuring Aroma Snooze Plus Review As a parent the amount of information there is on social media and the internet about sleep and sleep aids can be completely overwhelming. There is so much pressure on parents, and at times it can feel like we need a million different tools in order to support ...

National Pain Week has recently been a hot topic – 24-30 July 2023.   National Pain Week aims to raise awareness about chronic pain across Australia, silently impacting many families. Pain can be isolating and lonely, so raising awareness is an important way to promote education and ...

These days the amount of parenting information on the internet can be overwhelming. We have pulled together three of the most helpful podcasts, that have episodes short enough to listen to whilst doing the dishes, or on a drive to work.   Dr Justin Coulson's Happy ...

One of our families recently asked whether we could recommend some books for her 4-year-old to read at home. It was an easy task; we just needed to ask Bluey and Bingo. Here are some of their favourites, especially the ‘lift-the-flap’ books which are fun and engaging. We like the cardboard ...

Ever found yourself using the phrase butterflies in your stomach or feeling like your stomach is in knots? Stomach issues have long been known to be linked to anxiety and stress. The link between the gut and the brain is more than just a funny feeling in your tummy, and can actually change your gut ...

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 ...

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 ...

With our busy schedules of school, work, homework, extracurricular activities, and other life commitments, it can be difficult to imagine adding chores to the agenda. If chores have fallen to the wayside you might ask “What are they missing out on?”. Chores can be vital in establishing skills ...

As Occupational Therapists we often get asked if we can help to change a child’s pencil grasp! This is a big question, and one of the key factors we need to consider is the age of the child. Keep reading to find out what pencil skills to look for as your child ages, and some key difficulties that ...