by FamilyConnections | Aug 1, 2022 | Children
Play is universally agreed to be an essential part of development. Through play children explore and learn about the world and how it works. Play has been found to support development of skills in emotional regulation, problem solving, planning and sequencing, object...
by FamilyConnections | Jul 21, 2022 | Children
Children learn best through repetition and opportunities where they can experience success. In fact, scientists have discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a connection in the brain. However, Dr Karyn Purvis found, when done in a playful,...
by FamilyConnections | Jun 20, 2022 | Children
How many times do parents and teachers tell a child to “sit properly and pay attention”? Almost everyday! Fidgeting, rocking back and forth, restlessness and slumping are commonly seen in the classroom. Consequently, children who can’t sit still are often deemed as...
by FamilyConnections | May 26, 2022 | Children, Sleep
When we sleep our eyes are closed, our muscles are relaxed and our awareness to the outside world is diminished. Although our body is still, when we sleep our brains are quite active, working hard to get rid of harmful toxins and preparing for the next day. From...
by FamilyConnections | May 18, 2022 | Children, Emotions
As Occupational Therapists we often receive referrals for children who have behaviour or emotional regulation challenges. These children are often described as unpredictable, explosive, naughty, avoidant or destructive. In the past a lot of attention has been given to...
by FamilyConnections | Apr 7, 2022 | Children, Sensory
The tactile system refers to our sense of touch. We receive information from our tactile system via the skin (from head to toe) to gauge everyday sensations such as temperature, vibration, pressure, itch and pain. It helps us understand the world around us and feel...
