Growing Early Minds in Blacktown | Psychologist

Growing Early Minds

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 1800 436 436

Address: 217-219 Blacktown Road 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.growingearlyminds.org.au/

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25.01.2022 This colouring poster is a fun way to introduce #NAIDOCweek to kids. Allow it to open a conversation about our First Peoples and the land they share with us as you colour, with your child. https://www.naidoc.org.au//2020-naidoc-poster-colouring-in #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

23.01.2022 We're building social skills one brick at a time with our LEGO Club school holiday program! LEGO Therapy is a play-based approach to encouraging the development of communication and social skills, using children’s natural interest in LEGO. Children are given specific jobs in the building task and work together to complete their goal of a finished model. They are: Engineer reads the instructions and gives directions to the others Parts supplier sorts through and finds... the right bricks for the builder Builder puts the bricks together according to the directions. Sessions are facilitated by therapist(s) with an understanding of working with children with ASD and/or developmental or social skills difficulties to help support skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, and verbal and non-verbal communication. https://www.facebook.com/events/138517760944690 See more

22.01.2022 Looking for an inclusive school holiday program that's fun and educational? Our NDIS-eligible Clever Kids Camp is a multidisciplinary program for children aged 5-10. Families appreciate the small group setting, allowing their children to socialise while learning new skills in a play-based setting. At the end of each day, they receive a recap on their child’s individual development along with strategies the families can implement at home. Programs run in January 2021, but registrations close December 11, 2020 and fill up quickly - so don't miss out. https://www.facebook.com/events/825350481589387

22.01.2022 Does your child have sensory issues (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance and proprioceptive) or need help with their motor skills (balance, posture, muscle strength, coordination)? Our NEW Sensorimotor Group helps children aged between 4-7 develop their sensory processing and motor skills, enabling to learn about their own body and environment. We'll work on: Sensory processing skills helping your child learn how to process input from senses, regulate emoti...ons, behaviour and coping strategies Fine motor skills movement and coordination in the small muscles of the hand and fingers, usually requiring a high degree of control and precision Gross motor skills movement and coordination of the arms, legs, and other large body parts Rhythm and timing improving rhythm and timing movement sequences and systems Bilateral coordination coordination of both sides of the body Vestibular balance and posture upright posture, balance, how and where the body is moving in space Social skills helping your child make friends, greet others, develop sharing and turn-taking skills https://www.facebook.com/events/202802394681530

18.01.2022 Let's PLAY with food! Play can be a powerful technique to help fussy eaters, encouraging positivity around food. Try these: Make a rainbow of colourful fruits or vegetables Find pictures of fruits and vegetables that children can colour in, cut out and stick, or draw. Use playdough to make your own fruits and vegetables. Trying using real fruits and vegetables in messy play too e.g. you can use potato shapes or dried peas when painting to create different effects.... Using your child’s favourite toy or game with food and role-playing e.g. teddy bear’s picnic, tea party with dolls (or dinosaurs!), and so on. See more

18.01.2022 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE! Our school holiday programs are mostly full, but we still have a few places left in Language & Literacy for children in Kindy - Year 2, and our Parent Workshop for Raising a Competent Eater. Hurry - these spots won't last long! https://growingearlyminds.org.au/school-holiday-programs/

17.01.2022 Today is our last day in the office We wish you all a happy festive season with family, friends and lots of great food! We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.

16.01.2022 Get creative with our colouring-in sheet and dream BIG reach for the stars never stop exploring! http://ow.ly/yWZm50z9Cco

16.01.2022 Want to learn how to handle challenging and testing behaviours without yelling? Our NEW 1-2-3 Magic Emotion & Coaching Parent Workshop helps parents and carers manage challenging behaviours in children 2-12 years old. Learn strategies to: Stop problem behaviours... Help your child self-motivate Use less talk and less emotion Encourage your child to self-regulate Strengthen your relationship with your child Encourage your child’s growing independence Know how to encourage and re-enforce desirable behaviours Decide what action to take in difficult-to-manage parenting situations https://www.facebook.com/events/977478495993712

15.01.2022 Flashback to #NAIDOCweek last year

12.01.2022 Sharing certainly doesn’t come easily to kids... here's what you can do to help encourage sharing at home, before it becomes a problem in the playground. Play co-operative or turn taking games like puzzles or board games. Lead by example: Use words like share to describe what you’re doing and let your children see you compromise too.

12.01.2022 It's #WorldHealthDay! Does your child have dietary or eating issues and you're not sure what to do about it? Our 'Raising a Competent Eater' Parent Workshop on April 16 can help! Lead by two experienced paediatric dietitians, we'll share practical tips that can assist children with mealtimes and optimise their nutritional intake, along with the basic knowledge of a healthy diet for each age and stage. REGISTER TODAY! https://growingearlyminds.org.au/raising-a-competent-eater/

11.01.2022 It's April 2, make sure you wear something BLUE to show your support of people living with Autism for #WorldAutismMonth

10.01.2022 The Yabun Festival celebrates the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, presenting a diverse and vibrant lineup of Indigenous music, dance, oration and much more. Make sure you catch it LIVE and ONLINE today from 11am-5pm today at: http://bit.ly/Yabun-Live

09.01.2022 Hear Dreamtime stories from First Nations Elders in Central Australia every night next week when you sign up for The First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge. It's a wonderful way to share knowledge with the children. https://vimeo.com/468405059 #NAIDOCweek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

04.01.2022 Storytime at Blacktown City Libraries with Lee and Blacktown Police Area Command Chief Inspector Bob Fitzgerald https://fb.watch/3cVgPJjFoW/

02.01.2022 Feeding therapists and kids LOVE food play! It is a creative and exciting (and often messy!) educational experience for children that teaches valuable information around what foods look, smell, feel and sound like in a totally fun and no-pressure way! It gives kids the chance to build positive associations with less familiar foods in a play setting, which helps them to feel more comfortable being around these foods at mealtime!

02.01.2022 And just like that... school is back! Children need foods that are rich in nutrients such as protein, healthy sources of fat, fibre and vitamin and minerals while drinking plenty of water. These nutrients will help to give children sustained energy. When these nutrients are removed (which is common in many processed foods and sugary drinks) the food is broken down quickly and causes a quick and short release of sugar and energy in the body, leading to a crash in energy. This crash will leave children feeling tired and unmotivated to learn at school. Here are our tips on helping make healthy lunchboxes easy.https://growingearlyminds.org.au/ti/healthy-lunchbox-ideas/

01.01.2022 We love these 'Bush Foods Snap' cards! A great way to learn about native and traditional plants and foods, perfect for fine motor skills, visual processing, identifying pairs, memory... and fun too! Illustrated by Mirii Designs for Riley Callie Resources an amazing Indigenous business specialising in early childhood resources. https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au//bush-foods-snap-g... #NAIDOCweek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

01.01.2022 Language and Literacy are a vital part of children’s development. If your child needs a helping hand, make sure you book in to our April 12-15 program lead by our experienced speech-language pathologists. Your child will join in engaging activities targeting vital reading and writing skills such as receptive and expressive language and phonological awareness. The interactive sessions will include structured (tabletop) and play-based activities, so your child has fun while developing vital language and literacy skills. Hurry limited places available! https://growingearlyminds.org.au/language-and-literacy/