Talking Matters Blog

Sometimes children can be fussy eaters and reluctant to try new foods. There are many reasons why children may refuse certain foods including the way the food looks or the feel of the food on the child’s hands or in t… Go to full post

You don't appreciate how important sleep is until you become a parent. For some families sleepless nights last a few weeks until young babies settle into a regular routine and new parents learn what works for their … Go to full post

Holidays are a great time for practicing developing recounts and recounts are great for developing oral and written language skills. Why not make use of those fun things you do together in the holidays to boost your chil… Go to full post

Weighted products can be used by children to help them be calm and focused and to increase their body awareness. This is because a sense of weight or pressure stimulates the proprioception sense. We looked at propriocept… Go to full post

If you are reading this in Adelaide, South Australia, we have just had the shortest day of the year and we are heading for a cold and wet weekend, perfect for cuddling up and sharing some books. Even if you are somewhere… Go to full post