by Elise Easdown | Oct 31, 2018 | Baby Development, Child Development, General, Home Based Activities, Parenting
As an Occupational Therapist, I often work with children with tactile defensiveness, a word used to describe people who are hypersensitive to tactile (touch) stimulation. Our tactile sense is one of our bodies’ 7 senses and receives information through our skin...
by Elise Easdown | Sep 10, 2018 | Featured, Parenting, School Kids, Sports
Like many families involved with sport this time of the year is all about finals.  Whether it’s AFL, Rugby, Basketball, Netball or Soccer it’s time to demonstrate how much you have learned and grown as a team and, if you are really good to take out the grand final. My...
by What's On 4 Kids | Aug 22, 2018 | Adelaide and South Australia, Brisbane and Queensland, Canberra and Australian Capital Territory, Child Development, Darwin and Northern Territory, Featured, Guest Blogger, Hobart and Tasmania, Melbourne and Victoria, Parenting, Perth and Western Australia, School Kids, Sydney and New South Wales
Helping your little ones prepare for the leap from home or daycare to school can be a stressful, yet exciting time for many families. Starting school isn’t what it used to be, when children would ‘show up’ on the first day with little to no background knowledge or...
by What's On 4 Kids | Jun 26, 2018 | National, Parenting, School Kids, Sports
When our heroes do the unthinkable it leaves us feeling disappointed. No matter the scandal that’s unfolding, it’s important to assist your kids in processing their feelings at an age-appropriate level. Children naturally seek role models. They aspire to be ‘just like...
by What's On 4 Kids | Jun 26, 2018 | Activities and Classes, Child Development, Guest Review, Parenting, Perth and Western Australia, School Kids
Confidence levels of children different so dramatically depending on age, personality, what is going on in their life…there are so many factors. Self confidence is a great life skill and as parents many often ask how they can assist their children with...
by What's On 4 Kids | Jun 26, 2018 | Parenting, Sports
As the parent of a preschooler you want to make sure that you set your child up for success in their school years and beyond. At times as parents you envision big hopes; maybe you want them to be bright and happy with amazing artistic and sporting abilities? The truth...