by Julia Eggles | Apr 29, 2017 | blog, Fine Motor & Writing, videos
Research is clear that the best way to develop writing skills is with frequent practice. While many children naturally seek out writing and practise for the sheer fun of mastery, some don’t. What can you do to motivate children to practise writing correctly? In...
by Lisa Hudson | Aug 27, 2016 | Fine Motor & Writing, Podcasts, Reading
The Australian National Literacy levels that were published recently are truly shocking for a developed nation. We have to find a better way to solve this problem! Solutions so far offered by governments and bureaucracies keep falling short. National testing...
by Julia Eggles | Aug 21, 2016 | Balance & Co-ordination, Podcasts
From the moment our babies are born, we look forward to some key milestones – their first smile, their first words, their first step. This week, I’m responding to a request from a new listener to talk about the mastery of walking and it’s connection with other...
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...