Halloween and Imagination Halloween is a fantastic time of year to get our creativity thinking caps on! It is especially a great time of year in a child’s life to encourage imagination, social skills and creativity. Through interactive games, storytelling and pretend play a child learns how to play fair, cooperate, develop friendships, and build self-confidence. Imagining oneself as a monster or a ghost helps develop a child’s thoughts and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Avoiding Scary Morning Face
Halloween - Scary Morning Face Halloween (October 31st) is a lot of fun, even for adults! The American holiday, which has been adopted from the Pagan sabbat Samhain, is thought to be when the veil between the worlds is thinned, the ghouls come out and trick or treating is about! Mexico’s Day of the Dead (October 31st – November 2nd) is iconic for it’s over the top decorations, costumes, make up and festivities to remember those who have passed. … [Read more...]
Corn Fritters
Corn Fritters Serves: 4 Time to make: 40 mins Ingredients Kernels from 2 corn cobs boiled for 5-10 minutes ½ cup of drained cannellini beans 1 cup polenta ¼ cup plain wholemeal flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg Cooking oil spray 1 cup low fat natural yoghurt ½ cup chives, chopped To serve Salad or cooked seasonal vegetables Nutrition (per … [Read more...]
Early Language Development: Joint Attention
What is Joint Attention? Joint attention is an essential skill that is necessary for speech, language and pragmatic (social) development. It facilitates the sharing of intention, thoughts, memories, observations and experiences with others. Joint attention is the sharing of experience between two people. In early intervention terms, this involves a child and a partner. This might be a parent, a sibling, a therapist or another … [Read more...]
Presbyphonia
What is Presbyphonia? As we age, our bodies progressively change – our hair may start to thin and grey, our joints stiffen, our skin changes and our muscles may weaken. Aging affects the whole body, including the way we communicate and sound. Presbyphonia is a term used to describe structural changes of the larynx caused by aging, which may account for voice alterations as a person gets older. As part of the normal aging process the muscles … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Skin Care Routine for You
Choosing the right daily skin care routine These days, it seems like there’s a huge collection of skin care products flooding the market. If you’re having trouble deciding which of your many options is actually right for you skin, you’re far from alone. At the end of the day choosing the right skin care routine for you ultimately depends on what kind of skin you have and which products for sale were made with your skin type in mind. Dry … [Read more...]
Three Tips for Finding the Right Dietician in Sydney
Three tips for Finding the Right Dietician in Sydney There are many reasons why people will see a dietician; they may have been diagnosed with a medical condition such as diabetes, or they may be looking to improve their overall health through diet. Seeing a dietician is an important step for many people and unless you have been recommended to see someone, choosing who to see can seem overwhelming at first. So here are three tips for finding … [Read more...]
Shellfish and cholesterol
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is needed by our body in order to perform many important functions. Some of these include the production of hormones, production of bile acids and as part of our cell walls. Our body produces the majority of cholesterol and the remainder comes from diet. Despite it’s important role within the body, too much of the wrong type of cholesterol (LDL) can increase the risk of heart disease. This article outlines the … [Read more...]
Rosacea and Demodex
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a frustrating skin condition. Skin is inflamed, sore, blood shot and sensitive. Make up can cover it up, and the best skin care products can managed the condition, but what causes it? It has long been believed that genetics are the root cause of rosacea. Celtic and Scandinavian backgrounds are most susceptible to the condition, but genetics alone may not be to blame. Continuing research gives us some more insight into … [Read more...]
Early language development: Turn taking
How does turn taking help early language development? Turn-taking may seem like a very basic concept, but it is an essential skill in speech and language development. As infants and toddlers develop, turn taking begins in play and routine scenarios (supported by Joint Attention skills). Turn taking is a foundational skill for speech and language development. Communication is a “give and take” process. Turn taking for communication purposes … [Read more...]
