By Ashley Stevenson Human emotion is at the core of connection and communication. When children learn to listen to their emotions and the emotions of those around them, they have ...

Written by Amy Baillie In the past, after a challenging event, I have heard people give advice, “don’t focus on it, “Stop talking about it,” or try thinking about other ...

In the world of childhood development, therapists and educators are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage children in meaningful activities that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. LEGO®-based therapy has ...

Written by Daniela Diaz As a parent or caregiver, and whether you are new or familiar to ADHD, we would like to ask if you have ever found yourself asking ...

Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children What is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism is a diagnosis which may be given to a child when ...

Prepared by: Daniela Diaz What is Grief? An inevitable process (never-ending) that happens due to a permanent or temporary disruption in routine, separation, or a change in a relationship which ...

Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children The Imitation Game Imitation is an amazing tool for enhancing the development of communication skills. Imitation helps ...

Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children Play is a powerful tool for helping non-verbal children to communicate and express themselves. Here are a ...

Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children There is a broad spectrum for the development of speech and language amongst children. However, some children ...

Anxiety is a normal response to situations where we perceive a risk, and our brain acts in respond to those risks “to keep us safe” even though there may not ...

Bullying has long been recognised as a prevalent issue that impacts children and their development, particularly during their primary school years. The consequences of bullying can extend beyond the immediate ...

Separation anxiety is a common and normal part of child development. It is characterised by distress or anxiety experienced by a child when separated from their primary caregivers. While most ...

  When we think of babies and toddlers, especially in those hectic early days, weeks and months of life, we tend to focus on their physical survival needs: keeping them ...

Theraplay is a play-based therapeutic approach designed to enhance the emotional well-being of children and their families. Theraplay is grounded in attachment theory and the primary goals of this intervention ...

Ever wondered about our brains? How do they grow and develop from the tiny brain of the newborn which appears to need to do so little, to the more mature ...

It’s increasingly becoming better understood how our childhood experiences have a long-lasting impact on our mental health, well-being, and development. This is particularly in relation to adverse childhood experiences, which ...

Diagnosis and Labels  Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” So why would we seek out new names or labels ...

  Neurodiversity Affirming Practice CoRe Kids Therapy identifies as a Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Clinic. This means that we work with and accept all brain types. We recognise that each child, ...

Understanding the journey of development that your child goes through is an important tool for parents. It helps you know what to expect, what to look for, and gives you ...

The vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves in the body, running from the brainstem down to the abdomen, and it plays a crucial role in regulating many of ...