Breakthrough Health Solutions

27/09/2026

Interpersonal neurobiology teaches us that the quality of our relationships continually shapes the function and actual structure of our brain. Here it is in action:

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22/09/2026

Love this, so applicable for both adults and kids!
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11/09/2026

Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation 💬to Action 🎬

Proud to have been part of the Child Protection Week Community Event hosted by Sapphire Neighbourhood Services, in Bega on Wednesday.

It was a wonderful community celebration of children’s voices, safety and connection. Featuring an incredible forest 🌲🌳🌴 created by the local daycares and preschools.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a positive day! The turnout was amazing 🤩 🥳

03/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Did you know handwriting is like a workout for your child’s developing brain? ✍️🧠

New research shows that writing by hand lights up far more brain networks than typing — especially areas involved in memory, sensory processing and learning.
When kids form letters with a pencil or crayon:

• They build stronger connections between movement, vision and thinking areas

• They learn letter shapes, sounds and words more accurately

• The effects support early reading and spelling skills that last longer

One 2025 study with preschoolers found children who practised by hand outperformed those who only typed on letter naming, word reading and writing tasks. EEG studies also show handwriting creates the kind of widespread brain activity that gives the developing brain optimal conditions for learning.

In a world full of screens and keyboards, simple pencil-and-paper time still matters.

Strong foundations here help kids feel confident at school and free up brain space for learning.
Have you noticed a difference when your child writes by hand versus on a device? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below 👇

Here are the links to the studies 👇
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1219945/full
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096525000013

As traditional handwriting is progressively being replaced by digital devices, it is essential to investigate the implications for the human brain. Brain ele...

01/09/2026

We're hiring! Looking for a Speech therapist or Occupational therapist to join our growing team 🥳🤩

Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist in Bega Valley with flexible caseload and support for new graduates.

23/08/2026

Are you dealing with backchat or meltdowns at home right now? 🌋

When our kids or teens lash out with disrespectful behavior, it’s so easy to lose our own tempers. But parenting author Maggie Dent reminds us that disrespect is usually just an exhausted dump of pent-up stress, anxiety, or fatigue.
Instead of fighting fire with fire, Maggie suggests using her 3 Cs to regroup and de-escalate the moment:
🧘 CALMNESS: Lower your voice, slow down, and take a deep breath. If we match their high energy, the situation instantly escalates.
🕵️ CURIOSITY: Look past the rude words and ask yourself, "What is actually driving this behavior today?" Are they hungry, exhausted, or overwhelmed?
❤️ COMPASSION: Offer emotional safety, even when it’s tough. They need to know they are loved, even when they are struggling.
💡 Pro-Tip for Parents: If you feel yourself flipping your lid, it is 100% okay to physically walk away to calm down. Once everyone has settled, come back to repair the rupture, apologize if you shouted, and use "warm coaching" to talk about better ways to express frustration next time.

We don't have to be perfect parents—just "good enough" ones! 🙌

13/08/2026

Meet Vivienne 🍪
During our OT and Therapy Assistant (thanks Nicole Brown) sessions she’s been building her dog-biscuit business — mixing, shaping, packaging and planning how to sell them.

Along the way she’s developing:
• Hand strength and fine motor skills
• Sequencing and planning
• Problem-solving and social skills
• Everyday living skills like cooking, hygiene and money management

This is occupational therapy in action — supporting meaningful goals that matter to the person.

Proud of you, Vivienne!