Tag Archives: sensory

Children have different kinds of tantrums and how you deal with them will depend on the reason for their behaviour. What is a tantrum: 3 different types It can be difficult to believe, but there are actually three different types… Continue Reading >

By Melanie Bouras, Paediatric Dietitian Youthrive   It’s important to understand the sensory system, and how it often impacts on the foods we choose to eat or refuse to eat. The Sensory System involves; Sight Touch Smell Sound The food… Continue Reading >

It’s not the norm out there right now. With a corona virus epidemic at our feet and social distancing well and truly put in place I’m not surprised if your feeling a little on edge about being confined to your… Continue Reading >

By Jessica Turner Occupational Therapist at Youthrive   There is significant misconception with what a sensory diet actually is due to the term “diet”. Sensory diets are not actually a nutritional diet for your child. Sensory diets are developed for… Continue Reading >

Are you excited to introduce solids to your baby? Have you been watching videos or done some reading? Perhaps you have decided to do “baby-led weaning”, perhaps you are keen to use purees. There isn’t a wrong way or a… Continue Reading >

When children bite, it tends to shock adults more than any other negative behaviour, however biting is common among young children and understanding the reason for your child’s biting is the first step in being able to help to change… Continue Reading >

As a parent, you are your child’ first and longest-serving teacher.  Family creates the environments and experiences in which learning happens, which makes parents a child’s first and best teacher throughout their life. Did you know that 90-95% of brain… Continue Reading >

From your child’s first day of life to approximately five years, 90% of their brain development occurs. Every sight, smell, sound and sensation makes an impact. Your babies brain develops through use, therefore your baby needs an environment that provides… Continue Reading >