Clever Bees Paediatric Occupational Therapy

15/09/2025

Ahhh Mum-guilt 😬

✨ Mum guilt is real… this is me right now!!!
I’m away for work at the moment - I absolutely love getting to support families and communities (especially in rural areas). But being away pulls at my heartstrings too.
Leaving my kids at home is always tricky (emotionally for me, and for them, and logistically it can impact too). I’m beyond grateful to have a husband who supports what I do. But it doesn’t make FaceTiming any easier when little voices are telling me how much they just want a mum-cuddle 🥹.
Oh, the heart strings are being pulled today!! 💔

How do you go juggling your parent and work roles? 💭

15/09/2025

I am excited to be offering the fully funded ENVISAGE Families program again!! The next program I am co-facilitating starts on 9th October 2025.
This program is tailored for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-8 with developmental concerns, a disability or who are neurodiverse.
Across 5 x sessions of up to 90 minutes each, we will cover:
✨ What is health and well-being in early child and family development?
✨ Child and family development
✨ Parenting is a dance led by the children
✨ Looking after myself
✨Communication, Collaborating and Connection
You don’t need a diagnosis or NDIS plan to join. It is fully funded therefore no cost you.
To register, head to:
https://redcap.acu.edu.au/surveys/?s=AARYYNXCTXETKRJM&workshop_id=DSS_FAM_CLB_ACU_O5_091025_09_00724

09/09/2025

We all have a role to play in keeping kids safe. National Child Protection Week 2025, with the theme ‘Shifting Conversation to Action’, is about helping you feel empowered to play your part. Check out how you can get involved: https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw/

06/09/2025

If you know anyone who has a child starting school and would benefit from this FREE webinar I’m running, please share 🫶

✨ Starting school isn’t about knowing your ABC’s!
Did you know children don’t need to be able to read or write before starting school?

Join me for a FREE online webinar where I’ll share:
✅ The real skills kids need for a successful start to school
✅ Simple self-help skills to build confidence
✅ Learning foundations that make the transition smoother

📅 Wednesday 1st October 2025
🕢 7.30pm – 8.30pm
👉 Register here: https://blossom-and-grow-consultancy.newzenler.com/webinar/bpg1pkig/register

03/09/2025

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29/08/2025

I've been diving into school readiness for 2026. 🎒
Here’s the thing—readiness for school isn’t about knowing letters or counting to 100.
It’s about your child feeling:
💛 Secure enough to separate from you
🌱 Confident enough to have a try
🤝 Knowing how and when to asking for help (and who to ask) - and having the confidence to ask
🧩 Feeling comfortable with sharing and turn-taking with other kids

That’s the foundation that sets children up to have a great start to school when they walk through the school gates next year 🫶

28/08/2025

If your child is starting school in 2026, take a deep breath—you don’t need to teach them everything before day one.
What matters most is helping them feel:
✨ Safe
✨ Curious
✨ Confident
Academic skills will come. Connection, confidence and safety all start at home. 🌼

27/08/2025

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19/08/2025

What this space 👀

🚨 In the news: Foundational Supports may shift to National Approach

Reports this week suggest that foundational supports will no longer proceed under individual agreements with each state and territory. Instead, reports indicate that the Australian Government is considering a national approach to accessing essential supports and services for children with developmental delay deemed ineligible for the NDIS, and their families.

While the final design and funding arrangements (including the $10 billion cap on contributions) are still being negotiated, it is anticipated that states and territories will still be expected to contribute 50% of funding.

DoHDA has yet to confirm the shift to a national model, but OTA has reached out to the Department to seek confirmation and clarification.

OTA will continue to closely monitor for further developments and advocate to ensure that children with developmental delay and disability do not miss out on timely access to vital services. We will also advocate strongly for the essential role of OT in delivering these supports.

28/07/2025

Here are a few tips for supporting young children with separation anxiety

Are you getting ready for the week ahead and filling with dread thinking about tomorrow's drop off??

Back-to-school separation anxiety is really common—even for children who’ve previously adjusted well. We need to think about how we are changing their routine again, and how this can bring up big emotions. With supports in place, it is likely that this will be a phase your child moves through in adjusting to the new school term.

Here’s a few thoughts on how to support your child with care:
💬 Give a loving but brief goodbye—avoid long lingering, and where possible, pre-arrange for drop off to be done with a trusted adult (eg. dropping off your child at the classroom with their class teacher - rather than just in the playground).
📖 Use a visual “pick-up promise” or goodbye ritual (like a photo in their bag or hand signal at drop-off)
🧘 Regulate your own nervous system—your calm is contagious

23/07/2025

How has the week/term started back for you? 🫶

✅ Let’s not make this week about cramming in “what we didn’t get done.”
Let it be about holding space for calm.
💛 The more regulated you feel, the more regulated your child will be.
You can enter Term 3 from a place of rest—not stress.

06/07/2025

Happy Holidays everyone 🕶☕⚽⛷
Wishing you all a safe and relaxing School Holidays, with some time for rest, rejuvenation and connection with your family.
Just a reminder, I will be taking some time off over the holidays to do the same 💕
I am looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks for another action-packed Term 3 🐝

I will be checking my emails intermittently over the next 2 weeks, if you do need to get in touch 🫶