Blog - Category: Activities & Ideas
27
Nov 2023
Connecting with the Community: Local Kids and Teens Communit ...
Help the children and teenagers in your life leverage community groups to build connection and confidence...
04
Jul 2022
Winter Warmers: Indoor Movement Activities for Kids
With the arrival of Winter it can be hard for children to play outdoors. Our blog has some amazing indoor activities to encourage movement and play for motor skill development...
07
Jun 2022
Gadgets for the Kitchen
There are plenty of great tools and gadgets you can use to keep yourself active in your kitchen...
08
Apr 2022
Mindfulness App Reviews for Kids
With an increased push for mindfulness in schools, how can parents help their children further develop mindfulness skills for their wellbeing?
14
Feb 2022
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Water can be so much fun but did you know the multitude of benefits people of all ages can experience with hydrotherapy?
27
Sep 2021
Reward Systems: What are they and how can they work for your ...
Reward your child and watch them flourish and grow using reward systems... read on for some great ideas around types of rewards and how to work with your child to achieve great outcomes...
02
Aug 2021
The Secret to Shopping with Kids
Stress free shopping with kids is a real thing and we have all the tips and tricks you need to make shopping easy...
26
May 2021
Ready, Steady, Go… is Your Child ‘School Ready’?
Getting your child 'school ready' is more than you may think, check out our blog for great tips and information.
10
May 2021
The Benefits of Becoming a Yogi...
Did you know yoga has many therapeutic benefits including improving fine and gross motor skills, social skills and body awareness?
15
Mar 2021
Playing as an Adult – A Guide on How to Play as an Adult
Playing is the number one occupation for children, but sometimes as adults we have forgotten how to engage via play. This blog provides real life strategies and ideas to engage with the young people i ...
18
Dec 2020
The Helpful Elf on the Shelf
This blog provides some alternative activities to get Elf on the Shelf involved in at your home... with the benefit of encouraging positive behaviours.
11
Aug 2020
Growing from the Roots Up – the Benefits of Horticultural Th ...
Check out this fascinating read on the benefits of combining through immersing yourself in nature...
08
Jun 2020
The Secrets of Surf Therapy
Have you ever considered spending a day at the beach to be therapeutic? Introducing a newly found therapy called “Surf Therapy”.
11
May 2020
Top Tips for Creating the Best Study Space
More and more of us are working from home or helping kids to complete schoolwork from home. We need a productivity space in our home that is comfortable, engaging and blocks out distractions. Read on ...
23
Mar 2020
The '101' on Baby Gifts
Welcoming new babies into the world is an exciting time! If you've ever been stumped about what to give the mum-to-be then this blog will help you out!
17
Feb 2020
Let’s Get Back to Nature
Children are spending less than an hour a day involved in outdoor and nature play when not so long ago the average was five hours! Find out how nature play benefits the whole family.
20
Jan 2020
Surf, Sand, Sun, Sensory Skills and Smiles
The natural environment of the beach has so many benefits on development and social and emotional wellbeing. Check out some great activity ideas...
23
Dec 2019
Coping with Christmas Festivities
Christmas is a fantastic time of year but for some it can present challenges with changes of routines and sensory overloading events.
05
Aug 2019
Putting the Pieces Back Together in the Classroom
Puzzles are so important for skill development but seem to be missing from our homes and classrooms today. Learn why everyone needs to get puzzling...
09
Jul 2019
Everyday Therapy
What can I do with all this random junk? What can I use at home to work on my child’s therapy goals?
15
May 2019
The Best School Holidays Ever
Attention to all parents of school aged children, dread school holidays no more! We've got you covered for any ocassion.
15
Apr 2019
I Want to Ride My Bicycle
Bike riding is another great Occupational Therapy activity for development. Check out our tips on how to help teach your child...
13
Feb 2019
The Never Ending Benefits of Playgrounds
With so many amazing playgrounds around SA, there has never been a better time to explore and teach your children to learn through play...
21
Jan 2019
Creative Play Inspired with Busy Boxes
What exactly are busy boxes? A treasure trove kept in a container that is simple, easy, fun and provides endless engagement, entertainment and mostly importantly from an OT perspective, skill developm ...
12
Dec 2018
Christmas Gifts That Keep on Giving
Want to know you're supporting your kids development this Christmas? Check out our latest blog for a comprehensive list of fabulous gifts with OT benefits too!
08
Jan 2018
Social Skills - The Building Blocks for Life
Learn why social skills are so important for a child and how you can help them develop these life skills...
13
Nov 2017
OT Tips for the Classroom
Does your child to struggle to concentrate at school? Read on for some great tips on how to help them...
24
Oct 2017
Picture, Picture!
We use visual cues every day, but how can these help children in learning? You'd be amazed! Check out our blog for more!
20
May 2016
The Secrets to the Mystery of Sensory Processing
Auditory, visual, touch, smell, movement, body, position and oral.