Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 2)

Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 2)

With your children settling into the new school year and getting geared up for study and sport, here are some more tips to be mindful of their spine! NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions below, stop the activity and contact...
Communication Milestones Children

Communication Milestones Children

Ever wondered whether your child is on track with their speech and language development? This is a great resource that has been put together by Speech Pathology Australia – a communication milestones checklist (you may also have seen a copy of it in the Sure Start...
Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 1)

Strong, Straight Spines for Children (Part 1)

As our kids are enjoying the school holidays its important to be mindful of their postural habits at home. Here are a few healthy spine tips to benefit your children during this period. NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions...
Social Skills for Children

Social Skills for Children

Does your child have difficulty making friends?  Do they know how and when to join a group of people who are already talking?  Are they able to interpret the facial expressions and body language of others so that they can ‘read’ a situation?  Can they...
Pillows for Children

Pillows for Children

It is not always obvious when to start using a pillow for your child in bed or what type of pillow to use.  This article highlights a number of things to consider when selecting the right type of pillow (or no pillow) for your child. SIDS guidelines recommend...