Your child hitting you? Or other children? How to stop this!
A question that frequently arises is that of how to stop young children from hitting either their moms or their…
The Importance of Routine in Early Development
We know that having a routine is important for children in their early developmental years, but let’s unpack why it…
Tips for travelling with children who have a Sensory Processing Disorder
This article has some very useful strategies that can be used when going on a long trip with children with…
Is it still important for children to learn handwriting?
In this day and age of laptops, smart phones and tablets we make use of technology on a daily basis…
What are some things I should look out for if I think my child may be Tactile Defensive?
Tactile Defensiveness is something that we often see in Occupational Therapy private practices. Parents often aren't sure how to tell…
Are there any strategies I can use to help my child concentrate better?
• Break tasks down into smaller, more manageable segments. Activities can be timed using a stop watch or egg timer…
Motor Development in a baby 0 – 1 years
I love this video. It is such a nice look at how babies develop their postural control and understand their…
Floortime
Check out these links to video's which illustrate how to carry out floortime with your child. Floortime is a great…
Tummy Time! An essential skill in early development.
Tummy time is very important in early child development. It facilitates the development of many later skills and is thus…
Strategies to assist with concentration
Listed below are some basic strategies that may assist in developing improved concentration skills in your child: Routine is essential…
W-sitting: Why it isn’t a good idea!!
One often hears that w-sitting is a no-no when it comes to the developing child. This article explains exactly why…
Bonding and Attachment.
Bonding with an adult is essential for forming attachment. Good attachment relationships with primary care-givers result in development of empathy,…