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'Help for Kids' Here at KidsLink, we are so proud of our 'Help for Kids' programme. By the end of 2016, we had been able to help 142 children access $45,000 worth of

Cotton wool vs. let 'em rip - is there a healthy balance? Tip number one: Let children be bored! So often we hear children say "I'm bored" and we leap in with a load of

Two of the best in the business share their top tips for creating confident kids! Dean Kent "small white guy who tried his best" It's all about habits - develop good ones!

WOW - what an inspirational afternoon! We were totally inspired and in fact completely blown away by the ideas and results shared with us by John, Stu and Michael! Messages

Most people regard dyslexia as just a reading and writing problem, and do not realise that just as importantly dyslexia can adversely affect a child’s feeling of well-being and

Over the years of teaching Martial Arts there have been many children who have started martial arts classes wanting to be Kung-fu Pandas, Ninja Turtles, colourful Power Rangers and

Have you ever seen a child who is able to read a passage of text aloud only to be stumped when it comes to explaining what they have just read? A child’s reading development is a

Do all children think spatially and why do some children appear to have more developed skills in this area than others? “Spatial thinking concerns the locations of objects, their

How children's physical needs can impact their learning and behaviour Our hot tips Amanda Smith - Unlocking Learning   Amanda's top 3 take home tips are: Language is the

Dopamine in AD(H)D Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating motor activity, attention, inhibition, behaviour, cognition, and reward mechanisms. People with

Here are our top tips! Sue Blair - Personality Dynamics Here are Sue's top tips! It is important to understand the different personalities in your home. A preference for

Dys and That Praise for our Dys and That event "Thursday night was very interesting for us as teachers. We had a insight into services offered in our local area and came away

It is often said that the only constant in life is change! And sometimes with change comes anxiety. We asked 3 of our KidsLink experts to provide their hot tips for helping

It can cripple a child’s capacity to do maths and cause a lifelong fear of numbers. Maths anxiety is a well-known psychological condition, especially common among those with

The Happy Family Dynamic - remembering to support each member of the family When we are caring for a child with challenging behavioural issues the whole family unit is impacted.

A quick google search shows that the likelihood of living in a blended family is increasing. In fact according to a 60 minutes documentary, a third of all children in New Zealand

When faced with the stresses of family life we can sometimes feel overwhelmed and alone. It can feel like we really have not had sufficient training or preparation for being a

“You’re not the boss of me!” Is this a phrase that sounds familiar to you? It is often hurled at a parent, by a miniature rebel, with little fists on hips, body leaning forward,

The body is a complex network of communicating cells driven by an even more complex mechanism of communicating pathways with the PHYSICAL “orchestrator” being “the brain”. The

More time spent in the car, less walking around, and infant props such as exersaucers and jolly jumpers all mean less floor time and less movement. Physical awareness and body

The first indications that a child is experiencing problems at school can be misbehaviour. Day dreaming, not following instructions, not completing work, fidgeting and being

To Medicate or not to Medicate? A brief guide to support sound decision making on a complex topic What’s best for this child, in this situation, at this time? This article

Retained reflexes and their impact on learning and school performance by Janet de Witt Ever wondered why he/she cannot sit still? Ever wondered why they swim like an

Some scary stats... The average child now has access to five computer devices On average, a 3-4 year old will spend 3 hours a day in front of a screen Children aged 5-7

Dyslexia affects approximately 5 - 10% of the population, and I'm one of them. It takes many forms with a collection of names, such as ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia

While children can often benefit from counselling to deal with life’s challenges, they may find it difficult or scary to properly express their fears, worries and difficulties.

Handwriting is important anytime that you are using a pen/pencil to write words or numbers. By Occupational Therapy For Children Writing is a lot more complicated than you

Handwriting is an enduring skill  Our children are growing up in an era where keyboard skills are dominating handwriting skills. It has even been suggested that handwriting skills

Nuts are a great source of nutrients and a good ‘brain food’, so why do some schools ask parents not to put them in their children’s lunchboxes? Each school has an obligation to

Participation in sports has many benefits including increased cardiovascular fitness, greater self-esteem, relaxation, improved co-ordination and strength, improved concentration