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Writing Development
Writing Development Children’s writing development starts at a young age. Children learn how to manipulate different toys and objects during infancy which is important for their grasp development and future writing skills. Children’s grasp development progresses and...
Attention and Concentration
Attention and Concentration Attention and concentration are part of a group of high level thinking skills known as executive functions. Attention can be understood as a person’s ability to participate and sustain their efforts on one particular task. Attention is an...
Toilet Training and Constipation
Toilet training and constipation Learning to use the toilet can be tricky for any child. As soon as constipation is involved things can become a lot more complicated. Often parents may have tried every method and nothing seems to work. Children and their families are...
Knock-Knees and Bowed-Legs
What are knock-knees? Knock-knees (genu valgum) are a knee deformity where the knees are angled inwards. This is noticeable in standing, where a child's knees may be pressed together while their feet are spaced apart. Between the ages of 2-5 years old, this is a...
Do’s and Don’ts of transitioning babies to solid foods
It is always a tough decision for mothers to transition their babies to solid foods. Whether you are a new parent or a seasons parent, starting solids can be confusing. Things do not always as expected and when this happens, it can be hard to navigate the mixed...
Two types of flat feet and their treatment
In order to walk effectively, feet need to be rigid to support the body. The way the foot maintains its firmness when walking is through the ‘medial arch’. The medial arch is a natural arch on the inside of your feet, formed by bones and supported by ligaments,...