Speech Pathologist Vickie Leung is the former director of the Multi-Lit Literacy Centre at Macquarie University. Here she provides great at-home strategies for helping your child learn to read. Why do some kids struggle with reading? When we are learning a new skill,...
Vickie Leung, Speech Pathologist and former director of the Multi-Lit Literacy Centre at Macquarie University, explains how and when to help your child start learning to read. As a speech pathologist and literacy specialist, many parents ask me questions about when...
It’s easy to hope that a child might grow out of a speech problem, but according to Elise Baker from the University of Sydney, parents need to be aware of the myths that prevent them from seeking speech patho0logy for their child. Elise Baker, University of...
Apps are always changing and every week there is a new one to explore with your child. But with millions of apps on the market, how can you know where to start? Children’s health professionals at Kids First in Sydney’s northern beaches share 50 excellent apps that...
Term one is almost over. If your child’s teacher has raised concerns, or if you’ve noticed that your child has struggled at school or preschool over the past 10 weeks, Kids First at Brookvale has the solution to your child’s problems these school...
Do your kids need to read books that will not only ignite their enthusiasm for stories, but also meet their developmental and learning needs? Speech Pathologists at Kids First share top tips about the best books to buy for emerging readers. What books are best for...
