Smart Talk Therapy for Kids

24/07/2025

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Speech practice doesn’t have to feel like homework! Here are 5 easy ways to make it fun, natural and part of everyday life 🌟

💬 Use games, play, and stories
🕒 Just 5–10 minutes a day
⏸ Pause and let your child have a go
🚲 Practice in real-life talking, not just word drills
🍳 Mix it up – try new places, words and games!

👉 Swipe through for tips that make a big difference — little moments each day really add up!

07/07/2025

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Through play, children build skills for life like problem-solving, coordination, communication and self-regulation.
Swipe through for fun OT-approved activities you can try at home.
Easy, playful and packed with benefits!
🧼 Sensory play? ✔️
🧵 Fine motor fun? ✔️
🧗 Obstacle courses? ✔️
🏗️ Fort building? ✔️
🦘 Animal walks? ✔️

10/06/2025

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Which toy is your favourite?
🐷🍔 VS 🦜🏴‍☠️

03/06/2025

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This week, we have sought to honour the voices, cultures, and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the First Voices of Australia.
We recognise that communication is more than just words. It’s about identity, connection, and story.
We are committed to learning from, respecting, and amplifying First Nations voices in our practice.
🖤💛❤️

27/05/2025

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Did you know that middle ear infection (glue ear) can affect your child’s ability to hear speech sounds clearly?
This common condition in young kids often flies under the radar, but it can make it harder for little ears to pick up important sounds like “s”, “sh” and “t”, which are key for learning to talk clearly and confidently.
Swipe through to learn how middle ear fluid (glue ear) can impact speech and language development, and what you can do if you suspect your child has a middle ear infection.
🩺 Regular ear checks with your GP can make a big difference!

14/05/2025

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Today we’re celebrating the amazing people at our front desk.
The first friendly faces you see when you walk into our clinics and the calm and confident voices you hear on the phone.
But what they do goes far beyond booking appointments and greeting families.
They juggle schedules, soothe anxious little ones, support our team, and help everything run smoothly (often all at once!)
Thank you to our reception team for going above and beyond every single day. We’re so lucky to have you! 💛

12/05/2025

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Big feelings need connection, not correction.
Co-regulation is when we support our children through their emotional ups and downs by staying calm, connected, and present.
There are simple, practical ways you can support your child’s emotional regulation through co-regulation, especially during those tricky moments.
Be the calm in their storm.
Reduce language and demands.
Label and Validate their feelings.
Sit with, and hold space for, big feelings.

02/04/2025

02/04/2025

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
At Smart Talk Therapy for Kids, we celebrate the strengths of autistic children and support them in reaching their full potential.
Let’s build a world where every child is supported, understood, and celebrated. 💙