5 Handwriting Tips to Help Build Your Little One’s Competence & Confidence
With Term 3 underway, we thought we'd speak to the team at Kids Are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre and get their top tips for developing handwriting from an early age. If you have young...
5 Tips for Dealing with Early Rising
Early rising has got to be one of the most common sleep issues that parents face, particularly in the summer months. Our little people can all of a sudden decide it’s time to wake...
8 Books to Help your Kids with their First Day of School
Starting school for the first time is a large step into the unknown for your little ones. Not surprisingly, this can cause lot of "first day of school" butterflies for them (and for mum...
Benefits of Reading to your Child at an Early Age
Whether it's a picture book, nursery rhymes or a touch and feel book, it's never too early to introduce your children to the world of books. Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes...
6 Ways to Boost Your Immunity
Overall, your immune system does a pretty good job keeping you healthy. Colds and flus are a part of life but there are some steps you can take to strengthen your immune system. We've...
6 Things to Consider When Planning a Road Trip with Kids
With school holidays just around the corner, one of our local mums shares her tips on what to consider when planning a road trip with kids. It can be quite overwhelming thinking about how...
4 Skills that Set Your Little One Up to Have A Good First Day...
The thought of sending your little ones off to their first day of Kindergarten or preschool can cause some anxiety (to say the least) for most parents. Will they have a full meltdown or...
When Should My Child First See the Dentist?
Let's face it, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, even for most adults. When we ask our new patients the question 'Do you ever feel anxious about visiting your dentist?' most...
8 Books to Help Kids Manage Anxiety
Your child's anxiety about school, the dark or about being away from mum and dad is a normal part of their development. But watching your little ones eyes fill with fear or anxiety is...
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Melville mums share their stories
March is recognised worldwide as Endometriosis Awareness Month. A simple yellow ribbon represents the disease that affects roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide. Endometriosis Australia is a national charity that endeavours to increase recognition...