Fine motor skills are an important area of development. This is because they are the foundation for other skills that children develop as they move through childhood. Some of these skills include self-help skills, drawing and writing. As a result, children who have difficulty with fine motor skills may find some activities challenging which … Continued
Optimising Baby Sleep: A Comprehensive Guide by Only About Children At Only About Children, we understand the vital role sleep plays in a child’s overall well-being, growth, and development. To ensure your child gets effective sleep time, we’ve partnered with Safe Sleep Space, a leading consultancy group specialising in gentle and effective sleep … Continued
Every parent wants to raise a child that is happy, healthy and well rounded, however there are many confronting statistics surrounding the wellness of our children today. Did you that 1 in 4 children is overweight or obese, 1 in 10 children has a food allergy, 1 in 14 children have anxiety and 1 … Continued
According to the National Sleep Foundation, children aged 3-5 years need around 11-13 hours of sleep each night. In addition, many need to nap during the day, with the length of naps ranging between 1-2 hours a day. These sleeping habits can change over time and, typically, most children stop napping after five years … Continued
At Only About Children we believe it’s never too early to start reading to children and exposing them to quality literature. By reading to young children, you foster a love of books and reading right from the start. Our ‘Book of the Month’ program showcases a specific book for Nursery, Toddler and Preschool/Kindergarten children … Continued
Healthy nutrition is important for the growth and development of your child, and this starts with providing balanced and nutritious meals. However, understanding what to put on your child’s plate during mealtimes can at times be overwhelming. During the Only About Children Inspired Parent Series at our Hawthorn campus, our dietitians Alex and Anna … Continued
What is a Developmental Milestone? Developmental Milestones are usually recognised as guides for tracking a child’s development. They can be ordered into certain groupings, based on physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development. Below are some terms associated with these milestones: Gross motor skills (larger body movements). This focuses on large muscle control and coordination … Continued
In today’s health-conscious society, many parents believe that including fats in their child’s diet will cause them to become overweight or obese. Whilst certain types of fatty foods can be associated with an unhealthy weight, healthy fats are essential in your child’s diet and play an important role in their growth and development. Our … Continued
When children start to use their first words, they usually say the names of people and objects (nouns), then by two years of age, they will also start using action words (verbs). Studies have shown that two-year-old children who use more verbs have more advanced grammatical skills six months later. Verbs are an important … Continued
