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All About Kids Psychologists, Counsellors, Speech, Physio and Occupational Therapists specialising in children's emo

All About Kids Therapy Centre has Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists who work with children and youth (birth to 25). Psychologists within the centre support parents through counselling for perinatal issues, general parenting help, marital and relationship difficulties as well as other issues effecting their ability to parent well.

“If I make this easier and just say yes, am I just giving in?” As a parent, how many times have you asked yourself this?...
12/10/2026

“If I make this easier and just say yes, am I just giving in?” As a parent, how many times have you asked yourself this?

Neuroaffirming parenting does not mean removing every boundary or avoiding every difficult experience.

It means understanding what sits underneath the behaviour, then keeping expectations realistic and offering the support a child needs to participate.

You can still leave the playground.

You might simply give a warning, offer one last turn and let your child choose whether to walk or hold your hand.

You can still expect your child to get dressed.

You might remove the scratchy tag, reduce the number of choices or break the task into steps.

The goal is not a life without challenge. It is helping children build skills without using shame as the teacher.

Save this for the next transition that feels harder than it “should”.

“What happens to my child’s support now?”That is the question many Queensland parents are asking, with the national roll...
09/10/2026

“What happens to my child’s support now?”

That is the question many Queensland parents are asking, with the national rollout scheduled for this month. A local Queensland start is not yet confirmed.

Our new guide answers the questions behind the headlines.

We explain:

• who Thriving Kids is intended to support
• when the rollout begins
• what happens to NDIS access before 2028
• whether children need a diagnosis
• what is still unclear in Queensland
• seven useful things families can do now

The most important reassurance is that there are no changes to how children access the NDIS before 1 January 2028.

You do not need to cancel helpful support because of a headline.

Keep following your plan and any NDIA notices; the access timetable does not mean every NDIS rule stays unchanged.

Read the full guide on our website blog page (find via our bio link).

Neurodiversity. At five, it might look like covering their ears, repeating the same game or falling apart after school.A...
08/10/2026

Neurodiversity. At five, it might look like covering their ears, repeating the same game or falling apart after school.

At 35, it might look like researching the restaurant first, replaying a comfort show or needing silence after work.

Of course, every neurodivergent person is different, and none of these examples diagnoses anything.

At All About Kids, this is a useful reminder: children do not necessarily “grow out of” every regulation, sensory or predictability need. They often learn new ways to manage, mask or explain them.

We like to ask supportive and curiosity driven questions like, “What is this person trying to manage, and what would make it feel safer or easier?”

Instead of, “How do we stop this behaviour?”

Save, share or tag someone who will relate.

If you've seen the latest NDIS announcement and are wondering whether everything is about to change for you - we've got ...
06/10/2026

If you've seen the latest NDIS announcement and are wondering whether everything is about to change for you - we've got you.

Here is the most important point: there are no changes to how children access the NDIS before 1 January 2028.

Thriving Kids was scheduled to begin its national rollout from October 2026 (which is why you may have seen more on the news about this in the last week).

It is intended to support children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism with low to moderate support needs. Children will not need a diagnosis to receive support.

Queensland’s local start and referral pathways are not yet confirmed. The national rollout date does not guarantee that services will be available locally.

For now, keep using current supports, document how your child’s needs affect everyday life and rely on official updates rather than frightening headlines.

Save this carousel for the next time the words “NDIS changes” make your stomach drop.

Your child might tell you they hate exercise. Then spend the afternoon climbing the couch, jumping like a frog, dancing...
02/10/2026

Your child might tell you they hate exercise. Then spend the afternoon climbing the couch, jumping like a frog, dancing to the chicken banana song and carrying objects that absolutely did not need to come home.

That makes us wonder...

Is the problem to get kids to move more about the approach rather than the movement itself?

From what we see, it has more to do with the word “exercise” - and the pressure and rules around it.

For some kids, it’s also the feeling that everyone else is faster or more coordinated than them.

And not every child will love organised sport, and that is okay.

If you believe your child should be getting more movement into their day, start with the movement already hiding inside their play.

Follow what makes them curious, confident or willing to have another go.

You might be surprised how many opportunities for movement are already happening on a normal day.

Vicky’s (our clinic director) parent-life observation: if carrying a collection of rocks from the park to the car counts as strength training, many children are already well ahead of us.

What form of “not exercise” does your child love?

One of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing when to wait and when to act.You do not want to turn every difference i...
30/09/2026

One of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing when to wait and when to act.

You do not want to turn every difference into a problem.

But you also do not want to ignore something that could be making movement harder for your child.

With toe walking, try to look for a pattern rather than correcting every single step.

When does it happen?

Is it on both sides?

Can your child stand with their heels flat?

Are they falling, tiring or avoiding activities they used to enjoy?

A quick phone video can also be useful.

Children have a remarkable ability to walk completely differently the moment they enter an appointment room.

If toe walking is frequent, changing or affecting everyday movement, speak with a GP, paediatrician or paediatric physiotherapist.

And if your parent-gut keeps saying, “Something is not quite right,” you are allowed to ask the question before it becomes a crisis.

School holidays don’t mean that you need a perfectly planned activity, specialist equipment or another school holiday bo...
28/09/2026

School holidays don’t mean that you need a perfectly planned activity, specialist equipment or another school holiday booking to get children moving.

Give them a mission and let their imagination do some of the work.

Ask your child to find something they can step over, roll, carry, balance beside or use to make a course.

There is no right object and no single right way to move.

That is part of the value: they are planning, choosing, problem-solving and moving at the same time.

It actually makes them feel like they are in control (which kids love).

Of course, keep safety in mind, adapt each mission to your child's abilities and age and let your child choose the pace.

A seated child might roll, reach, throw or direct the course for someone else.

Share this with a parent you know is trying to entertain the kids this exact second.

Flat feet often get noticed in very ordinary moments.You are buying school shoes. Your child is standing barefoot after ...
24/09/2026

Flat feet often get noticed in very ordinary moments.

You are buying school shoes. Your child is standing barefoot after a bath.

Or you see their footprints beside yours and suddenly think, “Are their feet supposed to look like that?”

For many children, flexible and painless flat feet are part of development and do not need treatment.

What matters more than the shape of the foot is how your child feels and functions.

Are they in pain?

Are their feet stiff?

Does one side look very different?

Are they tiring quickly, avoiding walks or struggling to keep up?

And before you rush out for expensive shoes or orthotics, remember that support should be based on an individual assessment, not appearance alone.

If you are concerned, a GP, paediatric physiotherapist or podiatrist can help you work out whether anything needs to be done.

Save this for the next rainy day, slow afternoon or “there’s nothing to do” moment. It's School Holidays and somehow the...
23/09/2026

Save this for the next rainy day, slow afternoon or “there’s nothing to do” moment. It's School Holidays and somehow the kids have more energy than the adults have ideas by 10:07am.

This movement bingo is for the moment you hear, “Mum, I’m bored,” while standing in a house full of toys.

Pick three squares.

Let your child change the rules.

Join in if you feel like it or FINALLY enjoy your coffee while they throw socks into the washing basket.

If movement is harder for your child, make the challenge smaller, add more rest, complete it seated or do it together.

The goal is participation and enjoyment, not finishing every square.

And a moment of peace for you!

A little note from Vicky (our clinic director): “I love activities that use what families already have at home. Movement does not need to be another expensive booking or organised commitment.”

Save this post now. Future holiday-you will be grateful.

Have you ever watched your child walk down the hallway and thought, “WHY are they on their toes AGAIN?”You remind them t...
20/09/2026

Have you ever watched your child walk down the hallway and thought, “WHY are they on their toes AGAIN?”

You remind them to put their feet flat.

They do it for a few seconds, then they are straight back up.

That is often the point when parents start Googling, and the results can take you from “probably a phase” to “something must be wrong” very quickly.

Toe walking can be part of early walking development.

What matters is the wider pattern: your child’s age, how frequently it happens, whether it is on both sides, whether their heels can come down and whether movement or play is becoming harder.

At All About Kids, our paediatric physios look at the whole child, not one isolated movement.

Our new guide (read on our blog page) takes you through the signs to watch, what happens during an assessment and when a change needs prompt medical advice.

And if you identified your child in this post, you’re welcome to submit a booking enquiry to see how we can help you.

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