Children use their fine motor skills in every aspect of their daily lives, and as your preschooler learns to be independent, he or she will need well-developed fine motor skills in order to participate successfully in play, learning and self-care activities. Below are...
As a parent, you want your child to develop strong fine motor skills to help them with everyday tasks like writing, using cutlery, and getting dressed. Luckily, Kids First’s experienced occupational therapists have plenty of fun activities that can help improve...
If your child goes to speech therapy, you’ve probably noticed that your child’s speech therapist has a big collection of toys. Toys and games are a great way to boost children’s vocabulary, listening, and social skills and they’re easy to...
Orientation Days make a big difference when children start at a new school. Here, Kids First founder and best-selling author, Sonja Walker, shares practical tips to support your child’s school readiness and make the most of Orientation Days. Why Are School...
While we often think that children’s speech skills begin when they start to ‘talk’, the reality is that kids process everything they see and hear from the moment they are born. There are, of course, certain communication milestones that most children achieve at...
