Transitioning from nappies to undies is a significant milestone that children may reach in their youth. Parents may begin to wonder if they should be potty training their child at a certain age. For children who are learning this skill, it is important to understand...
Approximately 25% to 35% of toddlers and preschoolers are described as being a poor or ‘picky’ eater. For children who have difficulty eating a variety of textures or colours and may be referred to as ‘picky’, it should be noted that there is much more...
Your toddler's feet have a big job ahead of them, with years and years of walking, running, jumping and balancing. In a day and age where fashion and social media is big, there are lots of fancy shoe options for children from the moment they...
Ball catching skills typically develop around the age of 2 to 5 years old and ranges depending on the size of the ball. Catching a ball is a fun milestone for parents and infants to look forward to. It is a physical milestone that allows...
As children approach kindergarten and school age, where there becomes an expectation for them to engage in seated tasks for extended periods of time, parents may begin to notice that their child cannot manage to sit still for very long. It should be noted that...
Jumping is an exciting developmental milestone that parents eagerly anticipate. While jumping may seem like a straightforward task, for a child it is a complex skill requiring coordination, strength and balance. Let’s explore how you can support your child on their journey to becoming a...
Playing seems like such a natural and instinctive skill for children. Children possess so much wonder, creativity and imagination that fosters their ability to play. This is because play is a child’s main method of cognitive, emotional and physical development in their formative years. When...
In a day and age where technology is becoming more readily used, the ability to write and draw is becoming more and more difficult for children at a school age. The current education system requires children to read and write to a set academic standard...
Crawling is an exciting milestone for parents and infants. It is the first physical milestone when a child has full independent freedom in mobility. There is a lot of confusing and conflicting information online as to when - and if - a child will crawl...