Some occupational therapy rooms are full of crash mats and things for children to jump onto. Not only are these types of jumping and crashing activities fun for your child, they also have a lot of sensory benefits. A crash mat can provide proprioceptive input and deep...
It’s a new preschool year and you’re hoping it will be the best one yet for your child. Kids First’s Early Learning Support Specialist, Kirsty Gale, shares eight tips for getting your little one’s first days of kindy or daycare off to a great...
Being a parent in today’s world can be tough, and while we are often very focussed on raising our children’s resilience, we also need to ensure that we have adequate resources in our own emotional reserves to meet the challenges of family life. These tools,...
Support for bilingual families Bilingual children who speak French and English have a unique set of language, literacy and learning needs. While helping your child to make the most of their bilingualism is important, finding the right support from highly qualified...
People are naturally social creatures, but the skills involved in developing friendships with others are mostly learned, not innate. Social skills or ‘tricks of the trade’ that children have to learn are time-limited. If they are not learned within an appropriate age...
It can be very difficult to watch your child experience the day to day struggles of life. Just like adults, children often feel anxiety as they navigate life’s ups and downs. While it may not be possible to completely remove the stressors from your...
