by Julia Eggles | Aug 14, 2016 | Balance & Co-ordination, Fine Motor & Writing, Sensory
In this week’s podcast we’ll be exploring the common belief that boys naturally aren’t good at or interested in fine motor activities. There’s no doubt that boys and girls have differing strengths and weaknesses arising from a combination of...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 24, 2016 | Attention, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, Podcasts, Reading, Sensory
It has been a long break between podcasts this time, but we hope you think it’s worth it This week Lisa and I are talking about how to navigate the hectic pace and demands of life with the added burden of homework and home programs. We’re all too familiar...
by Julia Eggles | Jun 21, 2016 | Balance & Co-ordination, Podcasts, Sensory, Strength & Endurance
One question our guest Kaye Dixon is often asked at parties is “Should I be worried that my child can’t kick a ball?”. The reason they ask her that question is that Kaye has worked for decades in the area of developmental physiotherapy and is well...
by Julia Eggles | Mar 20, 2016 | Attention, Balance & Co-ordination, Executive Function, Memory, Podcasts, Strength & Endurance
Healthy body, healthy mind – truer words were never spoken it seems! A growing body of research is confirming what many therapists and teachers (particularly physical education teachers) that physical activity on a regular basis is linked with improved academic...