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22.01.2022 Reward charts are a mainstay of modern parenting, popularised by experts, such as Supernanny Jo Frost. Stickers are commonly used in order to tame toddlers, sto...p tantrums and encourage kids to eat up their food and tidy their rooms. After all, children love stickers and surely if experts advocate the usage of reward charts they must work? Think again. Scientific research indicates that this seemingly innocuous method of behavioural control may not provoke the desired response in our children. More concerning is that reward charts can actually undermine their future behaviour. Read more here: https://sarahockwell-smith.com//the-problem-with-stickers/

20.01.2022 I decided to be 'Bob' over the weekend and build a few upgrades the clinic. Theres now a few more fun an exciting sensory options for your munchkins to monkey around on. Theres a few after school sessions still available during the week. Send me an email if you're interested!

20.01.2022 Occupational Therapy Australia has just received the following advice from Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. In light of some states shutting down ‘non-essential services’, the Minister has confirmed that ALL allied health businesses nationally can continue working and are encouraged to do so. The Minister has also indicated that the Department of Health is now developing full allied health telehealth options, along with other health and medical services, within the week. This will be part of a staged plan and he encourages providers to continue vital face-to-face services where possible. OTA will continue to update members with details as the come to hand. Please refer to our COVID-19 resource page for the latest information: https://www.otaus.com.au/member-resources/covid-19

20.01.2022 Finding LEGO rather difficult?

14.01.2022 Kid's are amazing at picking up new skills when you break them down into achievable chunks. They're also amazingly cheeky and good at pushing buttons!

13.01.2022 Coles Wollongong has double sided giant sidewalk chalk (washable) packs on sale in aisle 1 for $5. Great tools for developing fine motor skills!

13.01.2022 For when haircuts are tricky!

09.01.2022 Interesting read on the impact of tech on little brains and their ability to regulate https://www.psychologytoday.com//screentime-is-making-kids

08.01.2022 Parents and teachers prepare! Disney couldn’t let it go...

06.01.2022 pre-writing shapes. What's typical development? This infographic from HappyHandwriter explains when these pencil skills typically emerge.