Written by: Sonja Walker, Founder, Kids First Children’s Services Author: Dr Fernanda Nardi Parents often notice concerns at different stages of their child’s development. One family may have a two-year-old who rarely sits for a story, struggles with routines,...
Do your children struggle to transition between activities? Are they too young to understand terms like ‘soon’, ‘later’ and ‘in a minute’? Do they fight about whose turn it is, or argue about how much longer they need to spend completing a task you’ve asked of them?...
Do you have a child who just loves to move and won’t sit still? Well, the truth is your son or daughter is probably not making a conscious decision to move – it is likely that they just can’t sit still. Occupational Therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches...
Does your child’s bedtime make a difference? According to experts at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute the answer is yes…because kids need their sleep! Most children aged between 5 and 12 get about 9.5 hours of sleep night, but experts agree that...
As a parent, it’s natural to wonder if your child is simply going through a phase or if their behaviour, social skills, or ability to express themselves with words might need a little extra support. A common question many families ask is, “How long should I wait to...
When COVID-19 turned life upside down in 2020, parents of babies and toddlers did their best to keep things as normal as possible. Between lockdowns, working from home, and managing all the uncertainty, families made remarkable efforts to keep going. Now, several...
