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Let’s Talk about the 6 F-Words

Yes, I am going to talk about the F-words but they may not be the sort that you are thinking of. In 2011, Dr Peter Rosenbaum and Dr Jan William Gorter explained the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Framework with 6 F-words focusing in childhood disability - Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future.

Ways to get Babies Active and Why it is Important

Being active is important for babies and young children to grow healthy and sets good habits for life. Getting your baby moving through play is good for all areas of their development, especially their motor skill development.

Why Boredom Can Be Good

Most of Australia has been in and out of lockdown over the past 18 months, and with that we have seen kids being locked inside for long periods of time. We have no doubt that every parent during this time would have heard those (not so magic words) – “I’m BORED!”

Milestones: becoming a toddler, getting your baby walking

Independent walking generally develops between 12 to 18 months of age. Walking is a tricky skill to master so babies need plenty of time to practise!

Milestones: the art of bridging gaps

Is your baby ready to start ‘bridging gaps’ which is physio speak for stepping from one surface to another without sitting down! This helps them to build strength and balance for stepping.

Milestones: get your baby cruising with these simple techniques

Moving sideways along surfaces is called cruising and is a stepping stone to independent walking. Most babies will naturally cruise along surfaces that are stable however some can find cruising a little tricky and need a little help to get moving.

Milestones: Help your baby become a standing superstar

Your baby may now be very confident in getting themselves into standing but every time you try to get them to stand away from a surface they drop to their bottom? That’s okay. Below are some top tips for helping your baby become a standing superstar!

Milestones: Baby pulling to stand, the why and how to guide

Congratulations! Your baby is starting to get themselves into standing and his becoming more confident on their feet. It’s important to encourage your baby to get themselves into standing and not just place them in standing, here’s why.

Milestones: Baby playing in kneeling positions

Once your baby has started to crawl you’ll probably notice that they have started to kneel up onto different surfaces, you’ve probably had to push phones and cups further onto tables out of the way of little hands! Here are some top tips for encouraging kneeling.

Milestones: How to get your baby crawling like a pro

Uh oh, look out here comes trouble! It's time to double-check that your home is baby-proofed because as soon as your baby can crawl they’ll be on the move exploring every part of your home. We’ve written some tips and tricks to help your baby get moving.

Milestones: Baby sitting up advice from the experts

Sitting is a big motor milestone and it can sometimes feel quite scary placing your baby in a sitting position, especially if they do not have good head and neck control. Find out why it’s so important for your child to develop their sitting balance and how you can help.

Milestones: Everything you need to know about rolling

Rolling is the first step towards independent mobility, and it can catch you by surprise! That's why we recommended you never leave your baby on surfaces that are off the floor e.g. a sofa or a change table. Generally, rolling develops at around five to seven months with babies learning to roll from their tummies to their backs first and then their backs to their tummies.