Blog - Tag: Meaningful Engagement
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...
31
Jul 2023
Social Skills for Teenagers
Developing social skills as a teenager can be challenging, especially in our modern world. Our blog provides key tips on how to support and aid teens to navigate and develop the skills that will take ...
15
May 2023
The Effects of Screen Time & Setting Realistic Boundaries
Time on screens is unavoidable in our modern world, but too much is not recommended. Learn how boundary setting can support this...
20
Apr 2023
Enhancing Communication & Safety with Hearing Loss
Are you or someone you know impacted by hearing loss? If so our blog is a must read...
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
Mar 2022
What to Consider Before you Buy a Scooter...
Scooters come in all different shapes and sizes, which means they can be used in all different areas, but what should you be considering before you buy?
25
Oct 2021
The DVA Gold Card and My Aged Care Services
Learn how to utilise the DVA and My Aged Care Services to ensure all your needs are being met...
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...
15
Sep 2021
Growing your Wellbeing Through Gardening
Gardening has many well-known benefits... so how does your garden grow?
30
Aug 2021
Stress Management OT Style
Stress... we all feel it... and now we want to let you know how to manage it... OT Style, and live your best life!
30
Aug 2021
Mindfulness… Decrease Stress and Increase Happiness!
You have probably heard of mindfulness, but did you know all the benefits? Read on to learn more...
25
Aug 2021
OT Support for Adults
An OT is an allied health professional who helps people to ‘do’ the occupations they want, need, and are expected to do.... so what can an OT 'do' for you?
24
Aug 2021
How to Live a Great Life with Vision Impairment
Vision impairment doesn't have to limit you living your best life. There are many resources and aids to assist and support you discussed in our blog...
13
Aug 2021
#Staying at Home with Kids Strategies
Extended times at home are a great opportunity to engage in learning and play with your children and our blog has some great ideas for activities...
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
Jan 2021
#Relationship Goals
The relationship between OTs and client families has so many benefits for all involved...
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.
01
Oct 2020
Can Speech Pathology Complement Occupational Therapy?
Can Speech Pathology complement Occupational Therapy? We think so. Learn more about how these therapies combine to support your child's development.
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 ...
31
Mar 2020
What exactly is Telehealth…?
You have probably had Telehealth offered to you a thousand times by a thousand different health providers lately. This blog will help to make sense of it all and put your mind at ease.
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...
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.
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!
01
Oct 2018
Here’s the ‘101’ on Group Therapy
There are many benefits of children having therapy in a group environment. Check out our latest blog for more...
03
Sep 2018
Meaningful Engagement Makes for a Meaningful Life
How can we ensure each individual has a meaningful life? Read our latest blog to find out more...
06
Aug 2018
Touching on Attachment
Read on to learn more about 'attachment' and why it is so important
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...
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!
12
May 2017
How Does Your Child’s Engine Run?
Read on to find out about the Alert Program for Self-Regulation