Tag Archives: motor skills

Dr Tessa Grigg and Dr Jane Williams Every day we plan many actions, from brushing our teeth to playing a game of tennis or football. We take it all for granted and do not give the motor planning involved in… Continue Reading >

With all of the technology and structured indoor activities available to our children, it sometimes seems as though playing outside in the fresh air and amongst nature is an old-fashioned ideal. However, nature play is not just a ‘nice to… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Hape   Children of all ages benefit significantly from open-ended play and having fun. Toys are an excellent method to help children learn to spark their creativity, move their bodies,  make new friends, solve… Continue Reading >

Over the last 18 months many of our little ones have been in and out of kindergarten or childcare due to the pandemic. As a result, it’s really common for many parents to worry about the development of their children’s… Continue Reading >

By: Jane Kilkenny   Raising happy and healthy kids is the number priority for parents.  Movement plays an essential part in childhood development, but not just physical development, it’s also crucial for cognitive, neurological, emotional and social development. In the… Continue Reading >

Screen time has certainly become part of our modern-day unescapable reality. While most parents are well aware of the detrimental effects of screen time and its’ impact on young developing minds, it is a lesser known fact, the brains of… Continue Reading >

When parents are preparing their children to start school for the very first time, there are a few areas that parents can address to ensure: 1. That the children feel comfortable with a set of life skills which will allow… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by U. Games   We get it – you’re probably convinced that you’ve tried every form of at-home entertainment while your family has wrestled with pandemic-induced cabin fever. Saddled with the ‘new normal’ for a… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by VTech   Cars can accelerate, reverse, slow down, go uphill, and change lanes, so it’s no surprise that young kids are captivated by their sheer range of movement! Toddlers take to toy cars like… Continue Reading >

Believe it or not, we weren’t born with perfect motor skills. That was yet another thing we’ve all had to learn! When we’re babies, toddlers and even young children, our ability to move and perform physical actions such as picking… Continue Reading >