Parent Tips

Many parents ask us how to tackle their child’s behaviours. “My child started playing with his saliva; how can I stop that?” or “She’s pinching a lot more than before, what can I do?”

Children often struggle to try new foods and their different flavours and textures. When introducing new flavours and textures at home, it is important to do so slowly. The best way is through a process of systematic desensitisation.

No school, different routines and round-the-clock care; parents of children with learning differences are faced with their biggest challenge.

The communication pyramid is a favourite of speech and language therapists as a simple way to show how communication develops.

Almost all children go through feelings of separation anxiety during some time in their early childhood. In fact, having these feelings are completely normal and stem from their primal needs for safety.

Core strength is developed in the muscles of the stomach and back and provides stabilisation for the body during all body movements. There are many ways to help your child improve their core strength.

Settling in to preschool, kindergarten or even primary school can be difficult purely due to the separation from parents or family. Some children are simply distressed every time they separate from their parents, not just at times of schooling.

A consistent bedtime routine is a great way to ensure that your child gets enough sleep. Different routines suit different children so keep this in mind when you are trying anything new.

Selective Mutism is a rare anxiety-based disorder which can appear in early childhood. These children are able to speak fluently and normally in most situations but withdraw and remain silent in others.

Toys are the best way to practise language while having fun with your child. See below for five more toys to help to get your child talking!