I personally loved school... so I have fond memories of the back-to-school preparations. But I know so many families don't have joyful feelings about it. For some children it feels like

The Whole Child has just had a bit of a growth spurt...

If you have a quick Google about bird mites you will mostly find people completely freaking out, and being completely overwhelmed by them. We read of some people still struggling with them after 12 months. And one guy had gotten rid of them... by throwing out everything he owned including his mobile phone!

A Comfort Corner is different to a "Naughty Corner"... the idea of a naughty corner is to punish a child and make them "think" about what they have done or said...

One of the most common concerns raised in OT referrals is that a child "can't sit still" or "they fidget and fiddle constantly". Let's embark on a little journey as we try to understand why your child is moving, and how we can...

I'm frequently asked in my job "Are you really this patient with your own children?" I like to imagine I have a parenting toolbox, and along the way I add tools and strategies that really work.

Your connection to your child will influence them far more than almost anything else in their lives (including any developmental challenges they have).