Confidence In Kids Occupational Therapy

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MOBILE PAEDIATRIC OT SERVICE “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”

If your child used to eat everything… and now only eats “beige” foods — you’re not alone 🤍This is SO common in kids with...
17/04/2026

If your child used to eat everything… and now only eats “beige” foods — you’re not alone 🤍

This is SO common in kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory differences.

The key

👉 No pressure
👉 Small steps
👉 Making food feel SAFE again

Think: tiny tastes, food play, and even silly songs like
🎶 “You gotta try new foods ‘cause they might taste good!” 🎶

Progress doesn’t look like eating a full meal…
It looks like touching, smelling, licking — and feeling okay doing it 💫

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Mornings don’t have to feel like chaos 🤯Most toddlers aren’t “misbehaving”…👉 their nervous system just isn’t ready yetTh...
12/04/2026

Mornings don’t have to feel like chaos 🤯

Most toddlers aren’t “misbehaving”…

👉 their nervous system just isn’t ready yet

This simple morning brain routine helps:

✔ Reduce meltdowns
✔ Improve listening
✔ Support emotional regulation

The secret?

✨ Movement BEFORE expectations

Try it tomorrow morning and watch the difference 💛

Save this so you don’t forget ✔️

Send it to a parent who needs an easier morning 🙌

11/04/2026

Nothing teaches love… like love 💛

Tag a parent who needs to see this.

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10/04/2026

Happy Friday 💛

Running on snacks, coffee and vibes ✌️

10/04/2026

“Just living… is learning for our kids 💛”

Every moment—playing, copying, moving, connecting—is building skills for life.

02/04/2026

🌟 Happy OT Month! 🌟

We truly LOVE what we do — and feel so lucky to be part of each child and family’s journey.

Being an OT means we get to:

💛 Celebrate the little wins (because they are the big wins)
🧠 Help children build confidence in their everyday skills
🌈 Support families through the highs and the hard moments
🤝 Create connection, not just change
✨ Watch children realise “I can do this!”

Every session, every smile, every breakthrough reminds us why we chose this profession.

To all the incredible OTs out there — thank you for the difference you make every single day.

And to the families who trust us — we are so grateful to walk alongside you 💛

27/03/2026

Looking for easy activities for your 12–24 month old? 👶✨

These simple play ideas build so many important skills:

🧠 Problem solving
✋ Fine motor skills
👀 Attention & focus
🤍 Independence

Simple play = powerful development 💫

Save this for later & share with a toddler parent 👇

26/03/2026

🌧️ RAIN CLOUD IN A JAR 🌈
A simple sensory + science activity kids LOVE!

✨ What you need:

• Clear glass or jar
• Water
• Shaving cream (foam, not gel)
• Food colouring (a few colours is fun!)
• Dropper, pipette or spoon

☁️ Step-by-step:
1. Fill your jar about ¾ full with water

2. Add a fluffy layer of shaving cream on top (this is your “cloud”)

3. Mix a few drops of food colouring with a little water (helps it drip better)

4. Use a dropper or spoon to gently drip colour onto the cloud

5. Watch the “rain” fall through the cloud into the water 🌧️

🧠 What kids are learning:

• Cause & effect
• Early science concepts (clouds + rain!)
• Fine motor skills (squeezing droppers)
• Patience + visual tracking

💡 OT tip:

Great for building hand strength + control using droppers/pipettes and turn taking if doing it with their siblings 👌

💬 Save this for later & tag me when you try it!

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25/03/2026

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❤️ Share this with someone who needs to hear it ❤️Some days parenting feels overwhelming.But to your child…you’re their ...
04/03/2026

❤️ Share this with someone who needs to hear it ❤️

Some days parenting feels overwhelming.

But to your child…
you’re their safe place, biggest supporter and personal hero.

And that matters more than perfection 💛

Sleep isn’t just “rest” — it’s brain development, emotional regulation, immune support and behaviour all working behind ...
12/02/2026

Sleep isn’t just “rest” — it’s brain development, emotional regulation, immune support and behaviour all working behind the scenes 💛

When kids are well-rested, they cope better.
When they’re not… everything feels harder.

If your child:
• Snores loudly most nights
• Pauses breathing in their sleep
• Sleeps with their mouth open
• Wakes frequently
• Seems exhausted or highly dysregulated during the day

It may be worth speaking to your GP about possible sleep apnoea.

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are a common cause in children, and sometimes removal can significantly improve sleep quality, behaviour and attention.

You know your child best — if something feels off, trust that instinct.

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Share with a parent who might need this reminder.

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