Attention refers to the ability to focus on a stimulus (a person, activity, or video) over a period of time to take in information and respond accordingly. Whilst attention span develops rapidly over ...
Making Outside Play Time Therapeutic
Posted By Rose Murrell-Marsh,
03/02/2026
With the school holidays behind us and sunny weekends still calling, chances are your children have spent plenty of time outdoors lately. Parks, playgrounds, and open spaces are often a go-to for...
Breath Work for Calming and Regulation
Posted By Elisha K,
03/12/2025
The power of breath is an essential tool for calming and self-regulation in children. Intentional breathing helps them relax after experiencing big emotions or unwind at the end of a busy day. In...
Understanding Interoception
Posted By Jessica M,
04/11/2025
Have you ever noticed your child always seems hungry, or that they don’t realise they’re hot and red in the face but still refuse to take their jumper off? Maybe they hardly react to pain, or find it...
An Introduction to Visual Perceptual Skills
Posted By Rose Murrell-Marsh,
17/09/2025
As paediatric occupational therapists, we work closely with children to help them develop all of the necessary skills for their daily activities. One important area of focus is visual perceptual...
Growth Mindset
Posted By Jessica Milloy,
02/09/2025
What is a growth mindset? Growth mindset can be described as the belief that individuals' brains can grow and that they can learn many things. You are not born smart; you grow to become...
Managing Meltdowns
Posted By Emily Newbold,
03/06/2025
Here's an article on meltdowns we thought you might find interesting. Imagine going to work and confronting the following day in and day out: Knowing that you were probably going to be confused...
Primitive Reflexes: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Posted By Caitlin Lamont,
03/06/2025
As OT’s, we often hear parents say their child struggles with coordination, handwriting, or sitting still, and one of the first things we consider is primitive reflexes. These are automatic movements...
5 Fun Ways to Practice Handwriting at Home
Posted By Jessica Milloy,
03/06/2025
At KFTH we often work with children who demonstrate challenges with handwriting. Whilst some children experience challenges with the functional skill of being able to hold a pencil, or the cognitive d...
Importance of Sensory Breaks for Kids
Posted By Jessica Milloy,
03/06/2025
As occupational therapists we understand the value and benefit of incorporating regular sensory or movement breaks throughout the day. Sensory or movement breaks are short, intentional pauses that...
