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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)
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
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
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...
Does your child say ‘tup’ for ‘cup’ or ‘bish’ for ‘fish’?
Does your child substitute sounds in words? Do they say ‘tup’ for ‘cup’ or ‘bish’ for ‘fish’? This is a normal stage of development and most children will replace sounds in words as their language develops. However, there are ages after which the...
How to carry and position your baby
Postural habits can influence the health of our spines as adults, so it is worth giving some thought to the day to day posture routines of your baby. Day to Day Carrying When carrying your baby in your arms, attempt to swap the side of your body that you carry your...
Help your child sit up straight
For most of us, sitting up straight requires conscious effort. It is often mentally and physically easier to slouch. Sitting up straight requires a certain amount of flexibility and some muscle strength, both of which can be achieved by most people with regular...