At Bridges for Learning we often work with children to develop their working memory. Poor working memory can affect a child’s ability to follow directions, understand information, complete tasks, read and comprehend texts, answer questions, complete maths problems...
From the earliest infancy, play is the primary way that children learn and develop. Through play, children eagerly use all the tools they have at their disposal- their bodies, their relationships, and the world around them. Play, more than any other activity, fuels...
Children’s physiotherapists love to talk about core strengthening. Whether it is in relation to a baby or toddler with developmental delay, a child with low muscle tone, frequent falling, or delay in jumping and hopping, you will often hear physios suggesting...
We all love sharing images of our kids online, so it is easy to forget what additional information we are unintentionally sharing as well. Here are some tips on how to share safely! Avoid sharing photos and videos that contain personal details, such as full names,...
Have you thought about what happens in your child’s therapy session? As therapy sessions tend to happen every one to two weeks, it’s important for care givers to help children develop skills or change a behaviour. To do this they need: ongoing input throughout...
Late January can be a trying time for many families and the lead up to the current school year will be no different. Although many children will be eagerly anticipating seeing their school friends again, others will be experiencing heightened stress at the prospect of...
