As a parent or teacher, it can be tough to watch a child have a meltdown. It’s natural to want to offer help and support when a child experiences distress or discomfort, but what happens when that child doesn’t want your help? It’s important to...
Kids need good sensory processing skills in order to learn and behave well. This easy to read article from children’s occupational therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches is a helpful guide for parents and teachers. Your child’s body is like a car engine,...
A sensory diet could help your child to improve behaviour and learning, but sensory diets have nothing to do with food! Occupational Therapists from Kids First in Sydney’s northern beaches, explain… As Occupational Therapists (OTs), What is a Sensory Diet? is a...
Your child’s pencil grip might seem like a silly thing to worry about. As long as they get the words on the page, does it really matter? Actually, yes… handwriting does make a big difference, not only to your child’s learning, but also to their...
Do you have moments when it seems that your child just can’t follow directions, or even listen at all? As parents, we know that the ability to follow instructions helps keep our kids safe in various situations. Whether they’re at school, at home, or...
