Fun Easter Activities for Kids

Easter is here and there are a lot of ways to be excited about since it showcases a lot of light and bright colors plus anything that gets to do with eggs and bunnies. Our kids really enjoy getting into… Continue Reading >

Top 10 Trampoline Activities For Young Children

Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids moving? Look no further than the trampoline! Not only is bouncing on a trampoline a blast for young children, but it also offers a range of physical and mental… Continue Reading >

Top 10 Benefits in Having a Swing Set at Home

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play   Taking your children or grandchildren to the park to play on swings can be an incredibly joyful and uplifting experience that can fill your heart with warmth and uplift your spirits… Continue Reading >

Tips for Sharing Custody of Children at Christmas

Christmas and the school holidays should be the most joyful time of the year. However, for others, it can be stressful and full of dread. Whether you have been divorced for years or recently, the anxiety around shared custody of… Continue Reading >

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

There are a number of different types of Muscular Dystrophies. Most of the research into exercise and neuromuscular conditions has focused on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. This factsheet provides a general overview of benefits for neuromuscular conditions…. Continue Reading >

Caring for a Family Member with Autism

While care for someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be provided by professional services, in-home support carried out by family members is still very common. If you are currently caring for a family member with ASD, there are a… Continue Reading >

Getting ready for school

Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg   The readiness of any child for pre-school and school must be considered on an individual basis. The most important aspect to consider is to think about how your child is developing, more… Continue Reading >

Why Babies need to Rock and Roll

Many parents instinctively work out that they can settle their new baby though gentle movement. Yes, that is why you sway in the supermarket queue even when you don’t have the baby with you!! So why do babies like movement… Continue Reading >

Outdoor physical play – why it’s important to your child’s development?

Most kids love being outdoors and playing outdoors, especially when they are little.  But why is playing outside so important for children?   Here are some key ways children will benefit from playing outdoors: Gross motor skill development: An outdoor… Continue Reading >

It’s not just monkey business. Why yoga and meditation for children is important!

Just like adults, Children can suffer from different stresses in their lives. Starting kinder, starting primary or high school, moving home, changes to family situations and more. One way we can help children to cope with situations of stress, as… Continue Reading >