The Daisy Clinic - Paediatric Health Rooms

02/10/2025

🌼 Long Weekend Update 🌼

Our clinic hours will be a little different from Friday 3rd – Tuesday 7th October. This means our admin team might not always catch your call right away.

Please just leave us a message or send through an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience while we all get to soak up the long weekend vibes ✨

26/09/2025

We're looking for an OT-Clinical Lead to join our team! Please share with any experienced occupational therapists you know.

The Daisy Clinic is seeking an OT Clinical Lead to mentor, support, and guide our OT team in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children.

23/09/2025

👐 OT Insight: Play-Based Therapy Ideas for Regulation

Children learn best through play — and that includes learning how to regulate their emotions, energy, and attention 💛. Play-based Occupational Therapy activities can give children fun, practical ways to calm, focus, and feel in control of their bodies.

🌟 Why regulation matters:
🧠 Helps children manage big feelings
🎓 Supports focus and learning at school
🤝 Builds stronger relationships with peers and family
🌈 Promotes confidence and independence

💡 Play ideas to support regulation:
🪁 Movement games – jumping, swinging, or obstacle courses help release energy
🎨 Creative play – painting, drawing, or playdough for calming focus
🤹 Heavy work play – pushing/pulling activities like wheelbarrow walks or tug-of-war
🎶 Music and rhythm – clapping games, drumming, or dancing to support self-regulation
🧘 Mindful play – bubbles, yoga, or breathing games to slow down and reset

Every child is unique — some need more movement to feel calm, others benefit from quiet and sensory-rich activities. 🌼

At The Daisy Clinic, our Occupational Therapists partner with families to turn play into powerful opportunities for growth, regulation, and development.

🌼 W: www.thedaisyclinic.com.au/clinical-services
📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595

23/09/2025

🌟 School Holiday Fun at The Daisy Clinic! 🌟

Looking for something active, engaging, and social for your child these school holidays? 💪🧒👧

Join our Fitness with Peers group — a fun holiday program designed for children aged 5–12 years.

✨ Benefits include:
✔️ Strengthening muscles & improving motor skills
✔️ Building strength & endurance
✔️ Enhancing balance & coordination
✔️ Growing social skills & confidence

📅 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm
📍 Dates: 30th Sept – 9th Oct

A great way for kids to stay active, make friends, and build confidence these holidays! 🌼

📞 Call us on 02 7259 1595 or email reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
to secure your child’s spot today.

22/09/2025

🍼 Why is Tummy Time So Important?

From the day your baby comes home, tummy time plays a big role in supporting healthy development.

🌱 Tummy time refers to placing your baby on their tummy while they’re awake and supervised. It helps build neck, shoulder, arm, and core strength, supports motor development, and helps prevent flat spots (plagiocephaly) on your baby’s head.

💪 Benefits of tummy time:

Builds strength for rolling, crawling, and sitting

Promotes head and neck control

Supports visual development by encouraging eye tracking

Helps prevent flat head syndrome

Encourages early motor exploration

⏱ How much is enough?

Start with just 2–3 minutes, a few times a day

Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes daily by 3 months of age

Every little bit counts, even short bursts after nappy changes or before naps

🧸 Make it fun!

Use mirrors, textured toys, or your own face as encouragement

Try tummy time on your chest or lap for extra bonding

Get down on the floor with your baby — they love your company!

🙌 If your baby dislikes tummy time, you’re not alone. Start slowly, use support like a rolled towel under their chest, and speak to your paediatric physio if it remains a challenge.

W: www.thedaisyclinic.com.au/clinical-services
E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
P: 02 7259 1595

21/09/2025

🌼 Service Availability at The Daisy Clinic 🌼

We know many families are currently looking for support, and we’re here to help where we can. Here’s the latest update on availability at The Daisy Clinic:

✅ Now Accepting

Assessment Services
- Physiotherapy Assessments
- Psychological Assessments
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Speech Pathology Assessments

🕒 Waitlist Open

- Speech Pathology
- Psychology
- Counselling / Social Work
- Physiotherapy

⛔️ Waitlist Closed

- Occupational Therapy

💡 If you’d like to register your child for services, please join our waitlist so we can be in touch as soon as a spot becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and trust 💛 Our team is working hard to support as many families as possible. 🌸

20/09/2025

🌈 Sunday Wellbeing: Yoga for Kids – Simple Poses

Did you know yoga can support your child’s body and mind? 🧘‍♂️✨ From calm breathing to playful stretches, yoga helps children build strength, focus, and emotional regulation — all while having fun!

🌟 Benefits of kids’ yoga:
💪 Builds balance, coordination, and core strength
🧠 Improves focus and concentration
💛 Supports emotional regulation and relaxation
🤝 Encourages connection between parent and child

💡 Easy poses to try at home:
🌳 Tree Pose – stand tall, one foot on the other leg, hands together like branches
🦋 Butterfly Pose – sit with feet together and knees out, gently flutter like wings
🐱 Cat-Cow Stretch – on hands and knees, arch and dip your back like a cat and cow
🌞 Star Pose – stand tall, stretch arms and legs wide, shine bright like the sun

Even a few minutes of yoga can help your child release energy, find calm, and feel more confident 🌼. Plus, it’s a beautiful way to bond as a family.

At The Daisy Clinic, we value simple, fun routines that support children’s development and wellbeing.

🌼 W: www.thedaisyclinic.com.au/clinical-services
📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595

19/09/2025

🩺 Child Health Update: When to Worry About Fevers

Fevers can feel worrying for parents, but they’re actually one of the body’s natural ways of fighting infection 💪. Most fevers are mild and can be managed at home, but sometimes they’re a sign your child needs extra medical attention.

🌟 What counts as a fever?
🌡 A temperature of 38°C or higher is considered a fever in children.

💡 When to seek medical advice:
🚼 Babies under 3 months with a fever (always check with a doctor)
🥱 If your child is unusually drowsy, irritable, or difficult to wake
💧 Signs of dehydration – dry mouth, no tears, fewer wet nappies
😮 Breathing difficulties, stiff neck, or persistent vomiting
📈 A fever lasting more than 3 days

✅ What parents can do at home:
💦 Keep fluids up – small sips often
👕 Dress your child in light clothing
🛌 Offer rest and comfort
📝 Monitor temperature and symptoms

Remember: a fever is usually the symptom, not the illness itself. Trust your instincts — if you’re worried, it’s always best to check in with your GP or healthcare provider 💛.

At The Daisy Clinic, our multidisciplinary team supports families with practical, evidence-based health advice to help children thrive.

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📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595

18/09/2025

🗣 Speech Highlight: Speech Sounds and Articulation Stages

Did you know children develop speech sounds in a predictable order as they grow? 🧩 From those first adorable “babbles” to clear sentences, each stage of speech development builds important foundations for confident communication.

🌟 Typical speech sound milestones:
👶 1–2 years: Early sounds like p, b, m, d appear
👧 2–3 years: Sounds like k, g, f, t, n begin to develop
🧒 3–4 years: Children refine s, y, v, sh and start clearer conversations
👦 4–5 years: Most speech sounds are emerging, though tricky ones like r, th, z may take longer
✨ By around 7 years, most children have mastered their sounds

💡 When to seek support:
🔹 If your child is hard to understand compared to peers
🔹 If frustration builds during communication
🔹 If certain sounds haven’t developed as expected

Clear speech helps children share ideas, connect with friends, and feel confident in their learning journey 💛

At The Daisy Clinic, our Speech Pathologists use play-based, engaging strategies to support children in developing strong, clear, and confident communication skills.

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📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595

17/09/2025

🧠 Psychology Tip: Managing Sibling Rivalry

Siblings often share love, laughter… and sometimes a little rivalry too! 💬 Arguments, competition, and jealousy are a normal part of growing up together, but when it feels overwhelming, a little guidance can make a big difference.

🌟 Why does sibling rivalry happen?
🔹 Competing for attention from parents or caregivers
🔹 Different personalities, needs, and interests
🔹 Big life changes (new baby, moving house, school stress)
🔹 Developing social and emotional skills

💡 Strategies to ease sibling rivalry:
🤝 Encourage teamwork – set up activities where siblings need to cooperate
🕒 Give each child one-on-one time – even a few minutes can help
📢 Teach healthy communication – model calm voices and problem-solving
🎯 Celebrate differences – highlight each child’s strengths and uniqueness
🌱 Support emotional regulation – naming feelings helps kids manage them

Sibling rivalry is not just conflict — it’s also a chance for children to learn empathy, negotiation, and resilience 💛.

At The Daisy Clinic, our psychologists support children and teens to understand their emotions, build strong coping strategies, and foster healthier family relationships.

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📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595

16/09/2025

👐 Why is my child so fidgety? An OT’s Perspective

Do you notice your child always wiggling, tapping, or struggling to sit still? ✋ While it might seem like “just fidgeting,” it can actually be their body’s way of meeting important sensory or regulation needs.

🌟 Why might children fidget?
🔹 To help their body stay alert and focused
🔹 To manage big feelings and energy levels
🔹 Because they’re seeking extra movement or pressure
🔹 As a way to cope with challenges in attention or self-regulation

💡 Practical strategies to support your child:
🪑 Offer movement breaks – jumping, stretching, or wall pushes
✏️ Use fidget tools – stress balls, putty, or chewable items
📚 Try alternative seating – wobble cushions or standing desks
🤗 Build in calming sensory input – deep pressure hugs or weighted items

Fidgeting isn’t always a “problem” to be fixed — sometimes, it’s your child’s smart way of helping themselves manage and succeed 💛

At The Daisy Clinic, our Occupational Therapists work with families to understand these behaviours and provide strategies that support your child’s comfort, focus, and confidence.

🌼 W: www.thedaisyclinic.com.au/clinical-services
📧 E: reception@thedaisyclinic.com.au
📞 P: 02 7259 1595