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…. ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
