"Moderation in all things” -Aristotle It is a simple but powerful statement which is definitely applicable to the treats that a lot of us find hard to resist and sometimes trying to avoid them all together is counterproductive as you ban yourself for a long time and then one day, you give in! You lose self-control and you find that you have eaten an entire tub of ice cream or an entire packet of chips. Here are some tips on how you can … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
International Childhood Cancer Day
The 15th of February marks the ‘International Childhood Cancer Day’. Cancer has often affected many people and their loved ones at some point during their lives including our beloved young children. Cancer kills more Australian children than all other diseases combined. Around 1 in 285 kids are diagnosed prior to reaching adulthood. Over 10,000 Australian children are fighting cancer now. Another 1,100 are diagnosed each year. 1 in 5 kids die … [Read more...]
If you are using these 4 strategies then you are modelling language well for your child
1. Repeat, repeat, repeat! Repetition is truly the key when it comes to picking up a language. Just as we need to hear a new word a few times before we truly understand what it means and how to use it, children require the same. Using the same word in a different context such as identifying a car outside and a picture of a car will help your child to solidify the concept of the word, especially with children who struggle with attention and may … [Read more...]
Smart Eating Week
According to me, smart eating is the practice of choosing and consuming a variety of foods from across the different food groups (wholegrain breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, lean meat and low-fat dairy and healthy fats), that provide all the essential nutrients required by the body to function. The art of smart eating reduces the incidence of chronic disease and improves quality of life. What does smart eating mean to you? Leave … [Read more...]
Lifestyle management of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels. Glucose is obtained from carbohydrate containing foods such as breads, cereals and fruits. The hormone insulin allows the glucose from food to enter the body cells so that it can be used for energy. In the case of patients with Type 2 diabetes, the glucose tends to remain in the blood because the body is resisting the insulin and the pancreas is unable to … [Read more...]
Who can refer you to a speech pathologist?
This is a common question for many people looking to book a speech pathology appointment. The real answer to this question is actually anyone. If you have a concern regarding your child or yourself, you can call a speech pathology clinic to book an appointment without a referral from another profession. While there are referrals you can get for speech pathology which entitle you to Medicare rebates, you do not need a referral to see a speech … [Read more...]
