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Time Timers help kids stay calm

Time Timers help kids stay calm

by kids first | May 18, 2026 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness, Special Needs

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?...
5 Reasons some kids can’t sit still

5 Reasons some kids can’t sit still

by kids first | Jan 4, 2026 | Early Intervention, Family and child Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs

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...
Why Your Child Needs to Learn to Throw and Catch Tips from Occupational Therapists

Why Your Child Needs to Learn to Throw and Catch Tips from Occupational Therapists

by kids first | Aug 1, 2024 | Occupational Therapy, School Readiness

Have you ever watched a group of 5 years olds enjoying their very first school sport’s carnival? Games like ‘Captain Ball’ and ‘Tunnel Ball’ are time-honoured favourites that give every child a chance to have a go … as long as they...
Mobile Therapy: Making the Most of Speech & Occupational Therapy for Kids

Mobile Therapy: Making the Most of Speech & Occupational Therapy for Kids

by kids first | May 6, 2024 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology

We all want our child to thrive in every environment they encounter – at home, in preschool, and at school. Speech and occupational therapists play a crucial role by equipping children with valuable skills to confidently navigate these different settings. But what...
Sensory Superstars: Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Processing 

Sensory Superstars: Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Processing 

by kids first | Mar 18, 2024 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy

Sensory processing. It’s the amazing way our brains take the information our senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, and even movement!) gather from the world around us and turn it into a meaningful experience. But sometimes, a child’s brain might...
How Fidget Toys Can Improve Your Child’s Focus in the Classroom

How Fidget Toys Can Improve Your Child’s Focus in the Classroom

by kids first | Feb 4, 2024 | Occupational Therapy

In the world of education, there’s a fine line between being an engaged parent and an overbearing one. While it’s natural to want the best for your child, parents who make unrealistic demands of teachers and other school staff can inadvertently hinder,...
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