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How a calendar can help your child and family feel connected and organised.

November 11, 2024

Using Calendars! Using a calendar can help you turn chaos into calm and transform daily life into a set of meaningful, shared experiences. Does your family feel chaotic? Is your …

How to Support Language and Fine Motor Skill Development in Cooking

November 4, 2024

Home follow-up tasks from your Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist to practise at home can sometimes feel overwhelming, but a lot of the time the skill you are practising …

5 park games to build motor planning & following directions

October 28, 2024

“Grab your bag and hop in the car”, “brush your teeth and put on your PJs”. Kids are told instructions all the time, and kids are moving all …

How does problem solving develop through play?

October 14, 2024

Kids have a drive to play! Through play they learn about the world around them, explore ideas, learn how things work and test their ideas. In this joint blog, …

Why Morning Routines Can Be Challenging and How to Help Your Child Succeed

September 30, 2024

Mornings can be tough, especially when your child struggles to follow instructions or stay on track. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the potential issues and what you …

Language for School

September 18, 2024

As a Speech Pathologist, one of the most common concerns that I see at the Cooee clinic is language concerns in the school age population. But just what skills …

What is Postural Control and why is it so important?

August 19, 2024

So you have heard your therapist talk about postural control in your sessions… but what does that actually mean and how can it influence your child’s performance in their daily …

Fine Motor Skills: The Milestones and How to Support Development

August 7, 2024

Fine motor skills refers to the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands, wrists, and fingers that are used for tasks like writing, drawing, buttoning, and using utensils. …

Interoception: How can you tell if you’re tired or just hungry?

July 29, 2024

How can you tell if you’re tired or if you’re just hungry? This is where ‘interoception’ comes into play. In order to be able to recognise body states such …

Strategies And Tips To Support Shared Book Reading

July 22, 2024

The importance of reading with your child is well known! It provides an opportunity for caregivers to connect with children and create a language enriched environment. Books expose children to …

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