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What is Speech Pathology?
June 14, 2019
Most people will think that a speech pathologist works only with children, and to only treat lisps. How...
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Why bilingualism matters!
March 25, 2019
Bilingualism is being fluent in understanding and speaking two languages. There are more bilingual and multilingual people in...
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How much sleep does my child need?
March 22, 2019
By Youthrive Occupational Therapist Portia Gunn Sleep plays a very important role in our development, physical health and...
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Dysphagia, a difficult diagnosis to swallow
March 12, 2019
By Youthrive Speech Pathologist Freeda Thong What is Swallowing Awareness Day? Speech Pathology Australia is hosting Swallowing...
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How to help your child speak confidently to adults
February 21, 2019
By Kasey Lloyd, Youthrive Psychologist Why do some children find it easy to converse with family friends, professionals,...
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The therapy process and what to expect!
February 13, 2019
For parents who haven’t had experience with child therapy services, the process may seem overwhelming. In this article, we provide answers to FAQ’s.
How to encourage your kids to do chores!
January 17, 2019
We can all relate to the stress of trying to get your kids to help with chores. Sometimes...
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These 5 basic concepts are essential for early school success!
December 13, 2018
By Sabina Pyne, Youthrive Speech Pathologist Your child’s understanding of basic concepts is important for their success at...
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Developing the vocabulary skills vital for success!
November 19, 2018
Did you know that vocabulary growth helps kids think and learn about the world and is directly linked...
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How cooking can help children with anxiety
October 23, 2018
By Chris Dickson, Youthrive Psychologist Today, children are growing up in a whole new world. The boom...
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Goal-setting with your child’s therapist: why it’s important
September 24, 2018
Goal-setting is one of the most important things you can do in order to live the life you...
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Be School Ready: How to prepare your child for their first year of school
September 11, 2018
Getting ready to send your little ones to school for the very first time can be an exciting...
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I think my child has a mental health condition – What should I do?
September 5, 2018
By Haylea Hodges, Youthrive Psychologist Do not panic. Mental health conditions are quite common and are present in...
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Self-care (when you’re not coping)
August 16, 2018
No doubt we have all heard of self-care before. We may have even tried it once or twice....
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Play is the way!
June 11, 2018
What is play? Play is an important way children learn about their environment, bodies, and place in the...
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7 tips to improve your child’s social and communication skills
March 22, 2018
Is my child developing social and communication skills appropriately? Imagine not having the necessary skills to communicate and...
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