Many of us believe creativity to be an innate ability born into a select few – however, research into the subject has indicated otherwise. Creativity is a learned and teachable behaviour, that can thrive best in socially-engaged, or group situations.
With all of the changes that occur as children grow it can be difficult to know what your child needs or who they may need to see from a health and developmental perspective.
We’re well into the summer season now, and with that summer sunshine beckoning us outside, it’s important to be aware of the hazards that come with the warmer weather, as well as being prepared for the potential first aid emergencies that we may be faced with.
Babies begin their life developing in an environment with quite cramped quarters. The position of a baby whilst in the cramped quarters of the uterus, as well as during delivery or the postures they adopt as newborns can all contribute to the development of musculoskeletal (muscles and bones) problems
Do you want to give your child something that will do more than just provide entertainment this Christmas? How about something that will support the development of your child’s fine and gross motor skills?
With the ever-increasing dependence on technology, it has become ‘normal’ to spend hours every day staring at some kind of screen – whether it be television, computer or our ever-present mobile phones.
If you’re like most parents, you probably dread the inevitable tantrum episode, seemingly hiding around every corner. Although it’s a natural and common occurrence amongst young children, because of the distress it causes (for everyone in the vicinity), you naturally want to stop it in...
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability experienced in childhood. The term covers a group of disorders that have an effect on the individual’s ability to move – the word cerebral relating to the brain, while palsy relates to a lack of muscle...
We often hear and read about restrictions to mobility, but what about when areas of the body are more flexible than usual? Hypermobility Syndrome (HS) is the term given to conditions of different severities where the joints are overly mobile. This occurs as a result...