Preparing for school is about more than learning the ABCs. It’s about fostering independence, emotional resilience, motor skills, and social readiness to set your child up for success. Discover practical, parent-friendly tips to make the transition to the new school year smooth and stress-free.
Read MoreThe holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also bring unique challenges for children, especially those with sensory sensitivities or difficulty adapting to change. From disruptions in routines to sensory overload, this guide offers practical tips to help your child navigate the festive season with confidence and calm.
Read MoreIs your child sensitive to smells, finding certain scents overwhelming? Discover practical strategies to help your olfactory-avoiding child feel more comfortable at home, school, and out in the world. Learn how to modify environments, plan outings, and build their resilience with sensory-friendly tips.
Read MoreWhy do some children struggle to follow instructions with multiple steps? Learn how working memory, attention, and language processing affect this skill, and explore strategies to support your child's growth and independence.
Read MoreDoes your child struggle with coordination or seem clumsy? Perhaps they have difficulty with multi-step instructions? These could be signs of challenges with praxis, the process that helps kids plan and execute movements. In this blog, we break down the key components of praxis, why it’s important, and how to support your child in building essential motor skills for success in daily life.
Read MoreEver wonder why your child behaves beautifully at school but melts down at home? Learn why kids feel safe to express big emotions with you. This guide for parents offers insights and practical strategies from an occupational therapist to support your child’s emotional health.
Read MoreDoes your child act differently at home than at school? You’re not alone. Learn why these changes happen and discover helpful strategies for supporting balanced behaviour across both settings.
Read MoreDiscover how to talk to kids about the joy of exercise – not as a chore or punishment, but as a fun way to build strength, confidence, and friendships. Learn simple ways to help kids see movement as a positive part of life that boosts their mood, focus, and social skills.
Read MoreTransitions can be tough for kids, especially if it means stopping a fun activity. Discover why these shifts are so challenging and learn 10 practical strategies to help your child handle transitions with ease, creating smoother routines for everyone.
Read MoreDiscover how a sensory diet can improve your child’s ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities with personalised, sensory-rich strategies recommended by occupational therapists.
Read MoreLearn effective strategies to help children with tactile defensiveness, including sensory diets, gradual exposure to touch, and engaging activities designed to improve their ability to handle everyday sensations like clothing textures and grooming.
Read MoreTactile defensiveness is a sensory issue where the brain overreacts to touch, making everyday sensations like clothing or light contact distressing. This article covers its causes, symptoms, and impact on a child’s development, and explains how occupational therapy can help manage these sensitivities.
Read MoreThis guide provides practical tips for teaching children social cues like facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and personal space, using activities like emotion charades and role-playing to build confidence in social interactions.
Read MoreChildren with social challenges often misinterpret non-verbal cues, leading to misunderstandings and awkward interactions. This blog explores four key social cues every child should recognise and understand for smoother social engagement.
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