Fostering Childhood Independence

Children love being independent. We see this when babies try to spoon-feed themselves, toddlers demand to dress themselves and pre-schoolers want to help with household chores. Young children love to do things for themselves even when it makes life harder… Continue Reading >

The importance of tummy time for play and development…

By Ellie Ford, Occupational Therapist Youthrive What is tummy time?  Tummy time is when babies or young children are laying or playing on their bellies, also known as the prone position. Tummy time should be considered a position for play, to explore… Continue Reading >

Mindfulness Games for Kids

What is “Mindfulness” and how can it help my kids?  Mindfulness is simply the act of being in the moment.  It is not about dismissing a problem or putting it off for another day but about letting the problem arise,… Continue Reading >