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  • Dental health products to help children with special needs brush their teeth
    January 1, 2024 Mel Thomsett

    Dental health products to help children with special needs brush their teeth

    We’ve spoken in our previous tooth-brushing blog about what the challenges are, and some of the techniques we can try. In this piece we look at the products and resources that might assist. Parents of children with special needs, especially when sensory processing sensitivities, OCD, PDA or Autism are in the mix, often struggle to get a toothbrush anywhere near their child, let alone work on improving gum health or oral hygiene.
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  • Why wont my child wear socks?
    November 1, 2023 Mel Thomsett

    Why wont my child wear socks?

    We’ve all been there – the battle to get kids dressed and ready for school in the morning! With September and the new school term fast approaching, the tension can start to mount for both kids and parents.

    Socks and tights in particular seem to cause problems for a lot of children, and as a parent, you may find yourself at your wits end in the morning trying to find an elusive lump or bump that your child swears is in their sock, making their life a misery.

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  • How to use your Worry Eater
    October 15, 2023 Mel Thomsett

    How to use your Worry Eater

    Worry Eaters are much more than just adorable cartoon characters. They might just be the best toys ever invented! Kids love the bright colours and cool personalities of these fun and cuddly toys, but there is a more serious use...

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