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“What’s it called? You know…? It’s a … ugh!”. Not being to find the right words is just so irritating! Is it any wonder that children with word finding difficulties just give up and stop [...]

How often have you hear “practice makes perfect”? So often true but not always in the case of pencil skills or handwriting when floppy muscles get in the way. All too often children are forced to [...]

Ready…set…peek-a-boo! Oh no… you got me! Its all just child’s play, but is it really just for children? As adults we forget how to be silly and play but we know that play is an integral part of a [...]

Dressing is an important skill children need to learn in order to develop their independence. For many children and their parents, learning this skill can be a long and frustrating process! To [...]

Speech Therapists come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you know what makes a good Speech Therapist for your child? When you are trusting them with your most precious resource (your child) you [...]

Infancy is such a wonderful time but being a parent can be a little overwhelming. If you are wondering what you can do to give your child the best start at developing their language, then read [...]

We’ve all given a “shape sorter” cube to a new mother but have your ever stopped to think why it’s so useful? The answer lies in the assortment of shapes, colours, physical and visual skills that [...]

Choo–oo-oo!! All aboard for train play! A children’s train set provides your child with the opportunity to have fun and to develop their communication and interaction skills, while enjoying [...]

Do you know kids who are messy eaters, who dribble, whose talking is unclear or whose speech is not understood by people outside the immediate family? Difficulty moving and using the muscles of [...]

Looking for some inside & educational fun on a rainy day? Then pull out the play doh and try some of our activities. Play doh is one of the word’s best kept secrets. Not only is it fun [...]

Looking for an all round toy to develop play, language and attention? The “Little People” Farmhouse” can do that and more! With Christmas coming up and birthdays happening all [...]

Pencil skills are a significant way in which we communicate. Of course, there are many ways children hold their pencils, and this can be a result of poor finger and hand strength. The best way to [...]