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Dr. Liesl Windsor

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Dr. Liesl Windsor

Board certified Paediatrician specialising in child development and behaviour in Trinidad and Tobago

04/09/2025

The Buddy Walk® program was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the US to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. What better way to celebrate 30 years of advocacy and support than to join our very own Down Syndrome Family Network on Sunday 5th October at the Nelson Mandela Park? Gather your family, friends, coworkers and gym buddies for a great cause and register for the:

- 1K: https://bafasports.com/product/buddy-walk-1k-2025/

- 5K: https://bafasports.com/product/buddy-walk-5k-2025/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMahDtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHue5oLtbnsaOsXzUwUEWiOttserSjkgFp0S3yQ8eYJiFEmG6sY8KT5Yu8U3O_aem_KcyB1hcDrkwN3s3hOBgiiw&sfnsn=wa

27/08/2025

🌙One of my fondest childhood memories is my parents taking turns telling my sister and I stories each night.

📖While mom preferred the structure of reading from a book we picked out together, dad liked to tell us stories about his boyhood days... and often dozed off before we did. My parents probably didn't understand the true power of that simple routine, the bonds that were formed and the creativity that was nurtured in those moments... but the impact for me will last a lifetime.

🤓Children who are exposed to more vocabulary through reading and talking are better prepared to begin to read when they start school.

🛌🏽It is never too early to start reading to your child and bedtime is a great opportunity to build memories and encourage early development.

What's your child's favourite bedtime story right now?

24/08/2025

July/August vacation days are almost over.
✨Hopefully it was more enjoyable than it was painful.
✨Hopefully you got to take a few minutes to just have fun with your child.
✨Hopefully the memories you made will last forever and ever.
✨Hopefully the activities you started exploring are just the beginning of a stronger relationship with your child.
🎯 Remember, every little bit counts and it's never too late to start!

As you get ready to launch into the new school year, remember that even with busy schedules and parental fatigue, just a few minutes a day can make all the difference in your child's development. Over the past few weeks, we talked about how to support your child's social, communication, motor, cognitive and adaptive skills. Pick just one thing to do each day and don't forget to have fun!

Want a quick rundown of activities to guide build your child's developmental skills? Click the link below for a checklist you can print or save and comb back to over and over again:
https://dr-liesl-windsor.kit.com/activitychecklist

22/08/2025

Yes, it will probably take longer.
Yes, they will make a mess.
And yes — it is totally worth it. 💛

Building independence takes time and usually isn't perfect. But that’s okay.
Here’s what matters most:
✨ They have the opportunity to try.
✨ You support them without rushing.
✨ You celebrate effort, not just success.

This week, we focused on adaptive skills — everyday routines that help kids feel confident and capable.
🧺 When your child helps pack a bag, wash their hands, or choose their clothes — they’re not just “helping out.”
They’re becoming more independent, responsible, and proud.

🎯 Progress might be messy… but it’s meaningful.

21/08/2025

Try these everyday activities to help your child build independence, confidence, and responsibility — one step at a time.

🧦 1. Dressing Together
Let your child choose between two outfits, help with sleeves, or pull up pants.
👉 Try: “Do you want the yellow or blue shirt?”

🧺 2. Helping with Laundry
Have them match socks, put clothes in the basket, or help fold
👉 Try: “Can you find two that look the same?”

🥄 3. Mealtime Helpers
Let them scoop rice, pour juice, or wipe the table
👉 Try: “Hold the cup while I pour.”

🎒 4. Packing a Bag
Talk about where you’re going and what you need
👉 Try: “What should we take to granny’s house?”

🧼 5. Bathroom Routine
Support hand washing, teeth brushing, flushing
👉 Try: “First soap, then water — like this.”

🎯 Let them try. Help when needed. Praise the effort.

19/08/2025

Putting on shoes, feeding themselves, washing hands, packing a bag — these may seem small, but they’re HUGE steps in your child’s development.

This week, we’re focusing on adaptive skills — the everyday life skills children need to become more independent.

🧺 Adaptive skills include:
Dressing
Feeding
Toileting
Brushing teeth
Cleaning up

✨ Teaching these skills takes time — and support. Here are 5 effective ways to help your child learn:
✅ 1. Physical Support
Help guide their hands or body through the movement
👉 “Let’s squeeze the toothpaste together.”

✅ 2. Model the Skill
Show them how to do it by doing it yourself
👉 “Watch how I pull up my pants!”

✅ 3. Use Your Words
Give simple, clear instructions
👉 “Put the toy in the box.”

✅ 4. Use Gestures or Give Options
Point, sign, or offer two choices
👉 “Do you want the red shirt or the blue one?”

✅ 5. Ask Open-Ended Questions
Encourage planning and decision-making
👉 “What do we need to pack for the beach?”

🎯 Independence doesn't mean doing it alone — it means learning new skills over time

16/08/2025

Your child knocks over the tower and stares at the blocks.
You want to help.
You want to fix.
But instead, you pause… and wait.

✨ That pause is powerful.
✨ That pause says: “I believe in you.”

This week was all about thinking skills. And here’s something important to remember:
🧠 Problem-solving doesn’t have to be fast.
🧠 Learning takes time — especially for children with developmental differences.
🧠 Struggling a bit is part of growing.

So slow down. Let your child experiment. Let them make mistakes. Let them wonder.
🎯 You don’t need to teach them everything.
Just give them space, encouragement, and time.
That’s how thinking skills grow.

14/08/2025

Looking for ways to support your child’s thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills?
Try these easy cognitive play routines!

🧩 1. Treasure Hunt
Hide a toy and give simple clues or help them search

🍎 2. Sorting Game
Sort socks, bottle caps, or snacks by color/size/type

🐒 3. Pretend Play
Play doctor, chef, or shop — use dolls, boxes, or pretend phones

🧃 4. Pour & Scoop Station
Use rice, pasta, or water with cups and spoons

📚 5. “What Comes Next?” Game
Line up a simple pattern (e.g., red-blue-red-?) and see if your child can continue it

🎭 6. Role-Reversal
Let your child be the “teacher” and you follow their instructions

✨ These kinds of play experiences are fun and developmentally rich.
Let your child explore and resist the urge to jump in too quickly!

12/08/2025

Puzzles, sorting toys, hiding games, pretend play — these aren’t just time-fillers. They’re exercises in thinking, problem-solving, and focus.

This week, we’re supporting your child’s cognitive development — how they think, reason, and understand the world around them.

🧠 Cognitive skills include:
Attention and focus
Memory
Cause and effect
Problem-solving
Imitation
Early math and logic

✨ Here’s how to help — no worksheets required!
✅ Play to spark thinking
Stack, sort, match, and pretend — these build memory, planning, and flexibility.

✅ Add a little challenge
Let your child figure out how to fit the puzzle piece or open the box. Give time to think before stepping in.

✅ Ask “I wonder…” instead of “What’s that?”
“I wonder what happens if we turn it upside down…”
“I wonder where the block went…”

🎯 Your Child Is Always Learning — Even at Play!

09/08/2025

When your child runs in circles or dumps blocks for the 100th time, it might just look like chaos…
But it’s not. It’s learning in motion. 💪

Through movement, your child is:
🧠 Building brain pathways
💛 Learning to regulate emotions
👀 Developing focus and coordination
🖐️ Strengthening hands for writing, eating, dressing
✨ So the next time they jump, crawl, scribble, or dance — join in!

Race across the yard.

Build towers together.

Scribble side-by-side.

Let them stir the pot or hang the towel.

🎯 Movement is learning. You don’t need to correct or direct — just connect and play. Your presence + their movement = powerful development.

08/08/2025

Want to support your child’s physical development this July/August Vacation?
Try these easy, low-cost activities that build both gross and fine motor skills — through joyful play.

🏃‍♂️ Gross Motor Activities:
🌈 1. Pillow Obstacle Course
Jump over, crawl under, climb through — indoors or outside
✨ Builds: balance, coordination, spatial awareness

🎈 2. Balloon Catch
Keep the balloon in the air using hands, elbows, knees
✨ Builds: reaction time, body control

🪁 3. Animal Walks
Bear crawl, frog jumps, crab walk
✨ Builds: strength and core control

✋ Fine Motor Activities:
🎨 4. Sticker Play
Peel and stick on paper or windows
✨ Builds: finger strength, precision

🍝 5. Dry Pasta Sorting
Sort by shape or color using fingers or tweezers
✨ Builds: grip, pincer grasp, visual focus

🧩 6. Clothespin Clip Game
Clip pegs onto paper, cups, or clothes
✨ Builds: hand muscles for future writing

Mix these throughout the day, let your child lead, and most of all — make it fun!

04/08/2025

Running, climbing, scribbling, stacking — they’re not just ways to pass the time. They’re powerful tools for developing your child’s brain and body.

This week, we’re focusing on motor skills — both big and small!

🏃‍♀️ Gross motor skills help your child move, balance, and explore. Think: running, jumping, climbing, dancing.

✋ Fine motor skills help your child do detailed tasks like holding a spoon, turning pages, or buttoning a shirt.

✨ These movements support:
Brain development
Hand-eye coordination
Independence
Focus and self-regulation
Future writing and self-care skills

Here’s how to get started:
✅ Make space for movement
Create time in the day — even just 15 minutes — to let your child move freely indoors or outside. Riding a bike, kicking a ball, playing catch... it all counts!

✅ Offer a mix of big and small movements
Run, jump, and climb — then sit, sort, or draw.

✅ Use everyday activities
Walking to the shop, hanging clothes, scooping rice, or squeezing a sponge all build skills.

🎯 Movement isn’t just exercise — it’s learning.

☑ Want to learn more? Click the link in my bio for a checklist with more activities to help your child make developmental progress through play!

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Tuesday	07:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 15:00
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