Our Place Kids Therapy

25/02/2026

📢 Learning through Play: Cooperation in Action! 🤝

Minecraft Social Club:

Today was all about teamwork and cooperation! Our learners practiced essential social skills through some engaging activities.

First, we had a great discussion about what it truly means to be cooperative and why working together is so important in school and life.

Then, the fun really began as they partnered up to build amazing rollercoasters in Minecraft®! This project wasn't just about crafting; it was a fantastic way to develop key cooperation skills, as they had to:

🎢 Design their rollercoaster together.
🛠️ Choose materials collaboratively.
👂 Listen carefully to each other's ideas.
⚖️ Compromise to find the best solutions. Divide up tasks fairly.
🎉 Encourage and compliment their partners' efforts!

It was wonderful to see them collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another to create some truly impressive Minecraft coasters!

🏠 Home Challenge: Cooperation at Home!

To continue our learning about cooperation, we have a fun "Home Challenge" for your child to try before our next session!

Here’s the task:
Find an opportunity to cooperate with a family member (parent or sibling) at home.

For example, they could:
Help their brother or sister pack up some toys.
Help Mum or Dad prepare dinner.
Build a LEGO® creation with a parent.
Help clear the dishes off the table after dinner.

After they've cooperated, have a chat together using these questions:
When did you cooperate today?
Did cooperating make the job easier or harder?
How did your family members feel when you cooperated?
How did 'you' feel after cooperating?

We can't wait to hear about their cooperation adventures at home!

23/02/2026

When a child seems defiant — refusing to follow instructions, melting down over “simple” requests, or pushing back against boundaries — it’s easy to see only the behaviour.

But often, what looks like defiance is actually anxiety in disguise.

Here are the Top 5 Anxiety Triggers for Children that can spill over into oppositional or challenging behaviour.

When we recognise the why behind the behaviour, we can respond with compassion and strategies that reduce anxiety — instead of escalating defiance.

💬 Which of these triggers do you see most often in your child or classroom?

Misunderstood Defiance: the Vulnerable Child Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available in comments or via link in Bio.

23/02/2026

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

When your child’s behaviour suddenly flips into “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn”… it can feel personal.
Like they’re choosing to be difficult. Like they’re ignoring you on purpose.

But what’s often happening is simpler (and far more human): their brain has sounded the alarm.

When the amygdala thinks there’s danger (real or imagined), it pulls the body into survival mode fast.
Thinking brain goes offline. The body takes over. Big reactions show up because your child is trying to feel safe.

And as a parent, understanding this process matters because it changes the question from:
“What’s wrong with my child?”
to
“What does their brain think it’s protecting them from?”

That shift helps you respond with steadier boundaries, more effective co-regulation, and a lot less shame for everyone.

If you’d like more calm, child-friendly brain science (and what to do in the moment), the Child Brain Explained Toolkit, comprising over 130 pages for £4.25. Comment BRAIN in the comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

22/02/2026

Attention all Prep Parents!
We welcome you to join us for our Parent Information Session, designed to support you in helping your child with their reading at home.

18/02/2026

Session 3: Friendships — Parent Summary

What we learned
- Children explored what makes a good friend (kindness, listening, encouragement, sharing).
- They practiced giving compliments and offering support to others.

What we did
- Discussion about qualities of a good friend and how to respond kindly.
- Partner activity in Minecraft: W planned and built pixel-art designs together. They chose an image and materials, followed a pattern, took turns, encouraged each other, and praised their partner’s efforts.

Skills practiced
- Communication and teamwork
- Empathy and positive feedback
- Planning and following instructions
- Problem-solving and turn-taking

How you can support at home
- Ask your child to tell you what they built and one kind thing they said to a partner.
- Model giving specific compliments (e.g., “I like how you kept trying”).
- Encourage cooperative play or joint projects where children practice sharing, encouraging, and taking turns.

14/02/2026

Don't forget to come and say hello today
9am - 2pm at PCYC Hervey Bay 😀

14/02/2026

13/02/2026

Do you wonder why autistic individuals engage in vocal stimming? Get great insight with Kim, an autistic occupational therapist.

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13/02/2026

We are super excited to be attending the Fraser Coast Community Expo this Sunday. Come and say hello, and find out more about our early intervention services for your child.

12/02/2026

Our Place Kids Therapy is dedicated to giving back to the community through the 'Together We Grow Foundation', a registered charity not-for-profit. We understand the difficulties families encounter in accessing early intervention services without NDIS funding. The foundation's programs cater to children from birth to five years old, utilising all donated funds. All funds generated from professional development programs will be donated to the foundation. We invite you to support this essential service, addressing the gap for children who are on waitlists or do not meet eligibility criteria. Contact us to see how we can work with your childcare service or take a look at our website.

12/02/2026

🌟 At Our Place Kids Therapy, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive in their community! When therapy rooms feel daunting, we take therapy outside the box—literally! 🌍✨

By offering child-led experiences in our natural environments, we empower kids to engage, explore, and achieve their goals in a way that feels comfortable and fun!

🧠 Benefits for children include:
- Enhanced social skills 🤝
- Improved confidence 💪
- Greater emotional resilience 🧘‍♂️

Join us in creating a brighter future for our kids! Ready to learn more? Visit our website or drop us a message! 📩💖