Did you know that, old-fashioned nursery rhymes offer children a fantastic opportunity to develop their language? Research has shown that children who know how to rhyme have developed an understanding of sounds and words…and this is a helpful step in their early...
Your son or daughter’s speech and language development begins before they say their first words. This helpful chart, shared by the speech therapists at Kids First in Sydney’s northern beaches, will help you determine if your child is reaching their speech...
“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,...
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...
What is the right tool for kids to use when they are learning to hold a pencil? Small crayons break, pencil tips fall off, little hands aren’t strong enough to make a line on the page with pencils and textas end up on the walls. These are all difficulties parents face...
