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...
If you’re a parent of a child who receives support through the NDIS, you’ve probably heard about the introduction of the new Impairment Notice system, which began on 1 January 2025. This change will impact both new and existing participants, and understandably, it’s...
As allied health therapists working with children through the NDIS, the Kids First team knows that many families with young children, especially those accessing the NDIS through the Early Childhood Approach, are feeling uncertain about the changes that took effect on...
