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Separation anxiety is a natural part of children's development, with most kids experiencing varying degrees of anxiety when separated from their parents or primary caregivers. However, while separation anxiety is common, it can become a more significant issue for some children, especially autistic kids or those with anxiety disorders. In this blog post, we will discuss separation anxiety in children, how it affects them, and offer practical advice to help parents support their …

As parents, carers, or guardians, we want our children to be healthy and happy, right? We want our young people to grow into strong and confident individuals who can easily navigate the world. One important aspect of a child’s development is their proprioceptive system. This system is not often talked about, so let’s bring it to the forefront of conversation and talk about it today. What is the proprioceptive system? Let’s start with what the proprioceptive system is. Basical …

Welcome to our collection of sensory play recipes! Sensory play is essential to child development as it helps children explore and understand the world around them through their senses. Sensory play can be messy, fun and educational and can also be used to support children with sensory needs. We have compiled a list of easy-to-make sensory play recipes you can try at home with your children. From cloud dough to fluffy slime, these recipes are fun for kids to play with and pr …

Healthy eating is essential for everyone, but it can be especially tricky to get our kids to eat right. I bet you're nodding your head in agreement. Now that school is back, let's look at some creative ways to make healthy eating fun for our kids, as well as practical tips on how you can encourage your children to make nutritious food choices. Let's turn mealtime into an enjoyable activity! Child nutrition recommendations The Australian Guidelines to healthy eating recommend …

As we prepare for back to school and setting our young people up for a successful school year, I thought it was an excellent time to highlight sensory chairs and active seating. Getting neurotypical kids ready to learn can be challenging enough sometimes. But throw in neurodiverse kids with sensory needs – ADHD, Autism, sensory processing disorder, ADD, ODD and many more, then learning can be an extra big challenge. What is a sensory chair or active seating? It’s a specially …

The end of the school year can be an exciting time for children, full of fun activities, perhaps a school picnic, a trip to the pool, class parties, and other fun things to do. However, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety, especially for neurodiverse children. So we need to ensure we’re supporting our autistic child in mainstream schools. Here are a few tips to help our amazing kids cope with the end of the school year. 1. Communicate with your child’s class teacher …

The Christmas and holiday season is a time for family, friends, and fun. But for autistic and neurodivergent families, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. With all the festivities, lights, noise, family gatherings, presents and, of course, Christmas Day, it's no wonder some autistic kids or anyone with a sensory processing disorder has a hard time during this time of year. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, you're probably feeling a mix of excitement and dread r …

Halloween and trick or treating can be lots of fun, but costumes, noise, high stimulation and the addition of sugar, can easily make it an overwhelming experience. Here are just a few tips to help you get prepared and stay flexible on the night in the hope of of making Halloween as spooktacular and drama free as possible.⁠ + USE SOCIAL STORIES SO KIDS KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT ⁠ ⁠ + ENSURE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ARE SENSORY FRIENDLY-COMFORTABLE AND NOT SCARY. CONSIDER CREATING A COS …

Interoception is the eighth sense that you don’t hear a lot about. We hear about all the other seven senses: Sight Hearing Smell Taste Touch Vestibular Proprioception But then there’s Interoception which covers the perception of our sensations inside our body. For example: When we’re hungry Feeling hot or cold Toileting needs The butterfly feeling we get in our stomach when we’re anxious or stressed When they’re in pain Recognising symptoms when they’re unwe …

Who likes colouring?????????? Halloween is fast approaching. So why not try your luck at our Halloween colouring competition! You could win 1 of our 4 x $50 vouchers to shop in-store or online! This masterpiece was created by our incredibly talented team member Alec! So please bring it to life with your colouring skills! How to Enter: Simply download and print the picture or grab a copy from us in-store. Colour it in and then drop your entry to us in-store or online (via …