“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!” Being stuck inside because of wet weather is a challenge for active, curious kids. While computer games, iPads and DVDs are a good standby on a rainy day, sometimes they are more trouble than they are worth,...
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...
Chaotic mornings, afternoon meltdowns and bedtime arguments…sound familiar?For kids with special needs, transitions from one part of the day to another can be particularly trying, and when everyone is tired, hungry or in a hurry, emotions can run high.So how can...
Each child learns language at a different pace but there is a general pattern of early language development that we expect most children to follow. Language learning starts at birth. Babies start to have conversation-like interactions with their parents and siblings...
Rachel DarutyPaediatric Speech PathologistKids First Children’s Services 2014 Have you ever had a preschool or primary school teacher tell you that your child is having difficulty following directions? Perhaps your child copies the behaviours of other children...
Many parents consider sharing to be a fundamental part of their child’s development. As a result they spend a lot of their time encouraging their kids to share their favourite toy, food or person!It may be comforting for you to learn that sharing does not come easily...
