
Primary School Kids
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50 questions to ask when choosing a school for your child
Are you considering primary or high school choices for your child? This comprehensive list of questions will give you ideas about what you ask teachers, principals and other parents.
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Courageous Kids helps children overcome anxiety
Anxiety affects up to 14% of Australian children. Child Psychologist Dr Veronica Harris explains how a new program called Courgaeous Kids can help anxious children
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Are nursery rhymes a dying art?
No way! says Speech Pathologist Dr Yan Cheng, who explains that rhyming games are a great way to build children's language skills. She shares ideas for easy games to play at home...
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10 ways to encourage your child to read & listen
Speech Pathologist & Literacy Specialist Ros Osling explains why listening to stories can be just as valuable for your child as reading....
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Sensory Processing - Top Tips to help kids stay calm and concentrate
Parents and teachers will value this comprehensive free list of activities and resources that can help children to stay calm and concentrate.
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Anxious Kids - Experts advise parents to act
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10 tips from teachers
There are many things that teachers wish parents would do to make life easier for their children. Kids First Director, Sonja Walker shares 10 top tips from teachers in this common sense article..
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Top 20 Back to School Apps for Kids
Got an iPad or iPhone but not sure what apps would be best for your child? This great list of 20 Top Apps for kids has been compiled by Kids First's Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists
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Helping your ASD child have a happy Christmas
Kids First Director Sonja Walker's handy hints for helping children with Autism to enjoy the Christmas season
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10 great bedtime stories for kids
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10 Top Christmas Apps for Kids
Kids First Director Sonja Walker has scoured iTunes to bring you 10 top Apps for your kids this Christmas.
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School holiday strategies for kids
Beat summer holiday boredom with these 5 great ideas for keeping kids interested, creative and busy during the school break.
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Apps for kids are awesome
Want to know the best apps to boost kids therapy & learning? This list from Kids First's experts is a great place to start
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Connecting with our kids
Teacher and children's affairs writer, Sonja Walker, encourages parents to'connect' with their kids at the end of a busy school day
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10 tips to foster your child's love of reading
Practical tips to encourage your child's love of reading are explained by Kids First Director and teacher, Sonja Walker
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