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25.01.2022 We re-discovered the awesome Glover Playground in North Adelaide today. It is fantastic for toddlers but also has great climbing for older children as well. Its also fully fenced, has toilets and tables. Very importantly for mums, the coffee shops are a stones throw away for a little pot of heaven ... #playground #toddlers #happiness #mumlife #winter #climbing #physioforkids #northadelaide #coffee #confidence #helicopter #siblings #bestfriends

25.01.2022 Great fun at the #sapol Road Safety Centre at Bonython Park The mock roadway teaches children to keep left and common conditions and road signs they may come across on their bikes. Its also fully fenced and has a lovely duck pond next door. Even better yet there is police Horses to wave at ... If your little one isnt riding a pedal bike yet, try a balance bike, trike, scooter or scuttle bug! #roadsafetycentre #bonythonpark #sapol #keepactive #duckpond #horses #greatoutdoors #winter #bikeriding #scootering

25.01.2022 *Bubble Wrap is the best!* Try jumping on it, stomping on it, squating down and popping it A great sensory experience, balance challenge and fine motor task... #winnerwinnerchickendinner #bubblewrap #jumping #sensoryplay #balance #strongkids #physiotherapy #therapyideas #indooractivities #finemotorskills #copycat

25.01.2022 *Tummy Time isnt just for babies!* Laying on your tummy is a great position to play in to build back extension and core strength as well as shoulder stability. If you ve noticed your child resting with their head on the table or W siting this is a good way to build their endurance.... Also great for us adults who spend so much time in a flexed posture siting- driving, eating , working and watching TV, which in turn can cause back problems. Laying on your tummy will stretch you out into extension. So get the board games out, puzzels and drawings and have a go on your tummy! #tummytimeideas #prone #extensions #boardgames #backpain #shoulderstability #corestrength #saturdayvibes #familytime #endurance

25.01.2022 Fun in the puddle suits in the creek! Lots of balance and strength challenges without even realizing it Remember some spare socks! #puddlesuit #mudlark #gumboots #nautre #sensoryplay #waterplay #thegreatoutdoors #balance #explore #toddlerplay #winter

24.01.2022 Free "play pen " A box and a texta! Entertained missy long enough for me to get dinner #mumhacks #finemotorskills #winnerwinnerchickendinner #mumlife #drawing #funathome

23.01.2022 Praying for peace and an end to racism both at home and away #blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter

23.01.2022 This Angel (aka my awesome Mum) came to my rescue yet again this week. After all that weve been through with isolating from grandparents during Covid, it was such a huge blessing and reminder of how lucky I am to have such wonderful parents! Couldnt do life without them #mum #grandma #grandpa #blessed #isolation #ittakesavillage

22.01.2022 Night time workout x 2 Love this one -work out for #physikid in both his arms and legs -nice stretch for his calves - especially if he got his heels down more! - #physibabe has a workout too having to hold her upper body up- a bit like the swimming move in #pilates ... Give this a go if you have two little ones, so fun. Just make sure the driver is safe! We used a lounge cushion to ride on #calfstretch #armworkout #legworkout #siblings #heelpain #swimming #core #ride See more

22.01.2022 Nice sunny day to wash the car! I love how giving children a sense of purpose makes them so happy! Little things like this also get them moving in different ways, squatting, reaching on tip toes, climbing in and out. Also a great sensory experience and team work activity Also meant I could drink my cuppa while it was hot for once!... #winnerwinnerchickendinner #teamwork #sunnyday #spring #sensoryplay #waterplay #climbing #siblings #thegreatoutdoors #beactive #busybeaver #mumlife #therapyideas #balance #toddlerplay #easypeasyplay

21.01.2022 I think we 've just entered phase 3 #toddlers

20.01.2022 I think we ve just entered phase 3 #toddlers

19.01.2022 4WD puppet show! Physikid had a great time making up stories with cardboard 4WD from a box he cut out then stuck to pop sticks. We used the box with a clear window to make a "puppet show" Great for #finemotorskills and #storytelling #puppetshow #cardboardcreations #easypeasyplay #therapyideas

19.01.2022 *Chalk Obstacle Course* If you've got chalk you 've got an obstacle course! We enjoyed a little bit of winter sunshine today and made a course of: -a tightrope line... -circles to jump in -crosses to hop -a weaving line -a balancing square #obstaclecourse #jumping #hopping #balance #chalk #chalkart #wintersun #therapyideas #physiotherapy #physioforkids #mumlife #physikid

18.01.2022 Gross motor skills letter box! We made a letter box from a spare cardboard box and then printed some pictures of different activities. My two had a great time "posting" each other a skill to try #letterbox #grossmotorskills #development #siblings #painting #craft #schoolholidays #indooractivities #rain #balance #lowtone #corestrength #physiotherapy

17.01.2022 *Bubble Machine* Loving the Volcano bubble machine for: -chasing bubbles - jumping on bubbles or up to reach bubbles -stomping on for balance... -visual tracking -hand eye and hand foot co-ordination (kicking) -another one for enjoying a hot cuppa while the children play #bubbles #run #handeyecoordination #balance #jumping #stomp #volcano #visualtracking #toddlerplay #therapyideas #sunnydays #spring #picnic

17.01.2022 My latest therapy tool- the sit and spin! So much fun and great for the vestibular system #vestibular #dizzy #therapyideas #funathome #physioforkids

15.01.2022 How great are toddler playgrounds?! So much easier for the little ones to practise their climbing without mum and dad hovering to catch them! This one is Mary Penfold park on the parade. It also has a great climbing section for older children, tennis courts, creek and a little bike path.... Has anyone else found some good toddler playgrounds in #adelaide? #toddlersofinstagram #playground #penfolds #tennis #climbing #explore #adventure #yesthatisabunnysuit #toddlerbattles #girlsknowwhatgirlswant #bikeride #creek #parade

15.01.2022 *Walk of the Week: Linear park* Linear park is an awesome spot for bike riding, running and pushing the pram on the bitumen path The kids also love seeing the Obahn whizzing past.... What you ll see -ducks -great playgrounds -wetlands - horses (beach end) - historical buildings (hills end) What to bring - bikes, rollerblades, scooters - keep to the left as cyclists go hooning past! - wrist strap on your pram as there are some steep hills -paradise for four legged friends #familytime #familywalks #adelaide #physikid #dogwalking #teepee #linearpark #obahn #bus #ducks #fourleggedfriend #horses #scooter #rollerblading

15.01.2022 *Paper weaving* A great rainy day activity ! Excellent for fine motor skills , scissor practise and problem solving. 1.Cut long strips of paper to weave 2. Cut lines in the middle of another peice of paper but dont go all the way to the edge... 3. Weave over and under with the long strips! #scissorskills #finemotorskills #paperweave #papercrafts #rainydays #activitiesforkids #physikid #physioforkids See more

13.01.2022 The gross motor letter box in action #100seconds #balance #grossmotorskills #therapyideas #funathome #siblings #posting #playideas #craftactivities #siblings #challenge #determination #try #fun

11.01.2022 Happy Father's Day! Feeling very blessed for all the adventures #podidad takes us on #fathersday

10.01.2022 *Walk of the week: Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens * The gardens have opened just in time to see the last of the gorgeous autumn colours and they dont disappoint! The kids will love the drive up the freeway through the tunnels as well! Get there early as its been quite busy... What to bring -rug up its cold! -camera for sure - get some lovely family photos - if you going for a stroll around the lake you can use the pram but if you want to try out some of the other tracks you ll need a carrier #familytime #familywalks #adelaide #physikid #mountloftybotanicgardens #cold #dadsclub #autumm #colour #familyphotos #rugup #babycarrier #freeway #adelaidehills

10.01.2022 *Stomp Rocket * Another great lil purchase from @kmartaus Work on jumping or stomping with one foot , which is great for balance.... Squat down to replace to rocket and you ve worked on three different skills! Great for a rainy day or also a birthday present! #jumping #stomp #stomprocket #balance #physikid #physiotherapy #physioforkids #kmarthacks #squat #presentshopping #birthdayparty #rainyday

10.01.2022 You all know I love squatting activities , so here is another one to try: Squatting at the fridge and finding the magnetic letters of your name, then tip toes to place them up high So great for a calf stretch and quads work out. While also learning the ABCs and keeping the kids busy while you get dinner! #squats #strongkids #stretch #learningthealphabet #calf #quadriceps #magnets #mumlife #workingmum #therapyideas #playideas

09.01.2022 Activity to try and the playground no 2: running up the slide Great for a calf stretch, balance and motor planning! #tightcalves #toewalking #balance #breaktherules #slide #playground #bedifferent #balance #motorplanning

09.01.2022 Another fun acitivty while you have the Pom Poms out! This time using the to tongs to build hand strength and fine motor control . This was a bit tricky for a 1 year old but I love her perseraveriance! Bend down slowly to put the Pom Poms into a muffin pan or similar. This requires the muscle to work "eccentrically" which is slowly lengthening. This builds control in activities like walking down a hill and going down stairs. ... You may have noticed your little one rushing through these activities which means they may lack this type of strength. So this is a great one for them, as long as they go SLOWLY! For even more challenge sort into colours or count the number per hole #pompom #eccentric #musclecontrol #finemotorskills #perserverance #tongs #goslow #keepexploring #insideactivities #portpower

08.01.2022 *Pom Pom Shoot* This kept the little one busy for quiet a while #winnerwinnerchickendinner Simply stick a toilet roll or tube to the wall up high and grab some pom poms.... Encourage squatting down to get the Pom Pom then reaching up on toes to shoot through. Great for quads and calf strength, balance, fine motor skills and posting skills #squats #pompom #posting #finemotorskills #balance #quads #winter #indooractivities

08.01.2022 *Reusable Stickers* Little miss loves stickers and we recently discovered reusable stickers! Much better for the environment, pocket and windows! For a simple balance activity, place the feet together and reach as far as you can to stick them up. Or stand with the heel of one foot touching the toe of the other foot (like on a tightrope). Peeling the stickers off also helps with fine motor skills.... To build strength, place the stickers on the floor and squat down to get each one then reach up high onto tIp toes to activate the quads and calf #reusable #stickers #balance #rainydays #indooractivities #finemotorskills #quadriceps #calf #fog #curls #adelaidehills #winter #toddlersofinstagram #physioforkids

07.01.2022 *Four Point Kneeling and Alphabet Pairs* Being on all fours in the crawling position works upper body strength, core and back strength. Much like the Pilates pose with opposite arm and leg lifts (so mum and dad can do as well!) You can play many different games in this position, we got out the foam and magnetic alphabet letters to play matching pairs.... This position is also particularly important if your little one didnt crawl as a baby to help build up these muscles which may not have been used much yet #fourpoint #crawling #corestrength #alphabet #matchingpairs #pilates #armworkout #backstrength

07.01.2022 *Totem Tennis* Totem tennis is a fantastic activity to develop -visual tracking (also needed for catching) -hand eye coordination -speed perception ... -co-ordination -confidence around balls with practising force grading and "gentle hits" To make it easier use a bigger tennis raquet Also great as they can play it on their own! #winnerwinnerchickendinner #totemtennis #visualtracking #ballskills #confidence #independentplay #playoutside #tennis #physioforkids #therapyideas #coordination

07.01.2022 This Angel (aka my awesome Mum) came to my rescue yet again this week. After all that we've been through with isolating from grandparents during Covid, it was such a huge blessing and reminder of how lucky I am to have such wonderful parents! Couldn't do life without them #mum #grandma #grandpa #blessed #isolation #ittakesavillage

07.01.2022 *Squigz and balance cushion* Squigz @fatbraintoys stick on suction toys are great for challenging balance as you need to stabilize yourself while you pull them off. They are also great fun! They stick to fridges, windows and mirrors. Make it extra challenging and stand on a balance disc or a cushion.... Miss 1 had to have a go as well so actually came up with a pretty great activity of her own. Step ups and tip toes to place the squigz! #copycat #clever #squigz #fatbraintoys #balance #wobblecushion #stepups #tiptoes

07.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! Feeling very blessed for all the adventures #podidad takes us on #fathersday

07.01.2022 Some different activities to try at the playground: 1. Go on the swing on your tummy! This helps to build back extension and core strength which is often weaker due to all the sitting, flexion postures we use. Collect objects or touch targets on the ground to also build upper body strength #swings #playground #trysomethingnew #backstrength #coreworkout #greatoutdoors #keepactive

05.01.2022 Little game of "spotlight " to get the night vision going! Kids loved it and a little trip down memory lane for us It's basically just hide and seek in the dark and when the torch shines on you, you 've been found.... Some great motor planning and balance challenges were had! As well as a few laughs #spotlight #muderinthedark #night #childhoodmemories #torch #balance #motorplanning #hideandseek #play #rugup

05.01.2022 *Tummy Time isn't just for babies!* Laying on your tummy is a great position to play in to build back extension and core strength as well as shoulder stability. If you 've noticed your child resting with their head on the table or 'W' siting this is a good way to build their endurance.... Also great for us adults who spend so much time in a flexed posture siting- driving, eating , working and watching TV, which in turn can cause back problems. Laying on your tummy will stretch you out into extension. So get the board games out, puzzels and drawings and have a go on your tummy! #tummytimeideas #prone #extensions #boardgames #backpain #shoulderstability #corestrength #saturdayvibes #familytime #endurance

04.01.2022 Physi-cat practising her tree climbing skills! If your child wants to climb a tree, try and be encouraging and offer support. Although you may feel anxious , its so important that children feel confident to explore as this is how they learn their limits and abilities. Stand close by, help place their feet if you need to and tell them where to put their hands. Have a height limit marker that you agree on prior from which you know they can safely get down / you can help t...hem down. #catsofinstagram #treeclimbing #greatoutdoors #learning #limitsetting #encouragement #inspire #explore See more

04.01.2022 Hi and welcome to Physi-Mum! I am a Paediatric Physiotherapist with almost 10 years experience and a post graduate certificate in Paediatric Physiotherapy. I love working with children and families and sharing ideas to help children with their gross motor skills, balance, ball skills, strength and co ordination. As a busy mum myself I know how hard it can be to fit everything in so I make my ideas easy and fun to do around home. The information is general in nature and for educational purposes, not intended to be taken as personal professional advice. Please consider if the activities are appropirate for your child. If you have concerns about your childs development please feel free to contact me for an individual assessment or seek medical advice.

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04.01.2022 How great is playdough! Sorry to sound like Scomo! But it is pretty great We had fun making playdough "biscuits" to cook in our kids kitchen, which we then "ate" with our tea party set, then to finish did the dishes! ... Playdough is great for: -developing hand strength needed for fine motor skills like cutting and writing. Just pinch, roll and sqeeze - hand-eye co ordination when you use the rolling pin or shape cutters - a lovely sensory calming activity (for parents too!) - creativity, imagination and social skills! #playdough #kidsathome #kidskitchen #dressups #finemotorskills #teaparty #dishes #cookies #handeyecoordination #scomo #sensoryplay #girlytime

03.01.2022 First day of #auskick for #physikid! There are so many great programs around like this for netball, soccer, cricket and tennis And with the $100 vouchers for sport in SA why not?!?! Just rug up! #milocricket #auskick #readynetgo #littlekickers #hillslife #winter

03.01.2022 Got to love Autumn! Reminding me to stop and "swoosh the leaves " A great sensory experience and balance challenge

03.01.2022 So excited @clelandwildlifepark is back open! So amazing to get up close and person with the koalas and kangaroos! #cleland #kangaroo #koala #cuddles #feeding #familytime #adelaidehills #longweekend #saturday

02.01.2022 *Chalk Obstacle Course* If youve got chalk you ve got an obstacle course! We enjoyed a little bit of winter sunshine today and made a course of: -a tightrope line... -circles to jump in -crosses to hop -a weaving line -a balancing square #obstaclecourse #jumping #hopping #balance #chalk #chalkart #wintersun #therapyideas #physiotherapy #physioforkids #mumlife #physikid

01.01.2022 Fun and games camping and 4WDing! #fourwheeldriving #camping #wicked #fire #marshmellow #freezing #coorong #tent #familytime #memories #whatwedoforourkids #bogged #dig #happytime #nosleep #robe