Want to help your child develop the fine motor skills needed for success at school? The children’s occupational therapists at Kids First share 10 easy, at-home activities that are not only fun, but beneficial too! When you help your child to develop strong hand...
Does your child struggle with: Poor Concentration? Inability to pay attention? A lack of coordination? Poor gross- and/or fine motor skills? Poor organisation? Erratic behaviour? Mood swings? Motion sickness? Or, does your child have: An unusual fear of motion or...
Do your children become overwhelmed by the enormity of homework?Nightly reading, spelling and maths tasks are complicated in later primary school and high school by assignments and projects.Sometimes it’s hard for kids, who are also trying to fit extra curricula...
What is the right tool for kids to use when they are learning to hold a pencil? Small crayons break, pencil tips fall off, little hands aren’t strong enough to make a line on the page with pencils and textas end up on the walls. These are all difficulties parents face...
When Kids First’s Child Psychologists saw the picture below, which was originally posted by Essential Kids , they were keen to share it with you…. Studies have shown that parents and children who spend quality time together enjoy stronger long-term bonds...
