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How to avoid iPosture Syndrome: Safe ways for kids to use ‘screens’ & technology

How to avoid iPosture Syndrome: Safe ways for kids to use ‘screens’ & technology

by kids first | Dec 4, 2014 | Occupational Therapy

According to recent studies, the way kids use iPads, tablets & phones has the potential to harm their physical health. The dangers of ‘iPosture Syndrome’ and what to do to prevent it is explained by children’s Occupational Therapist, Morgan...
Why going to the park is good for your child’s  learning & health

Why going to the park is good for your child’s learning & health

by kids first | Dec 4, 2014 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs

  Apart from getting your children out of the house during the school holidays, why is the humble park so important for your child’s development? Children’s occupational therapist, Carlien Badenhorst from Kids First  in Sydney’s northern beaches explains….  ...
Resources for parents & teachers: Helping kids with sensory processing problems

Resources for parents & teachers: Helping kids with sensory processing problems

by kids first | Sep 10, 2014 | Occupational Therapy

Children with sensory processing problems have complex needs. For parents and teachers, it can be challenging to understand why children react the way they do and what can be done to support them. Kids First’s Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists...
20 Gross Motor activities for kids

20 Gross Motor activities for kids

by kids first | Sep 8, 2014 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs

Experts recommend that all children aged 3-12 should play outside for between one and three hours a day. Need ideas? Here are 20 easy outdoor games that will benefit your kids’ health, learning and social skills. According to the Australian Government’s Department of...
10 ways to work out of your child has sensory processing problems

10 ways to work out of your child has sensory processing problems

by kids first | Aug 24, 2014 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs

If your child is not developing, behaving, functioning or learning effectively, it may be because their nervous system is not processing sensory input adequately. In my daily work as an Occupational Therapist, I work with many children who have sensory processing...
5 reasons to get your toddler out of their stroller

5 reasons to get your toddler out of their stroller

by kids first | Aug 14, 2014 | Occupational Therapy, School Readiness

According to latest research, children in Australia today are stroller-bound for longer than ever before. Experts say that over-use of strollers use is discouraging our kids from being active and independent… and that this can long term effects on your child....
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