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Routines in Children/ Adults

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Routines  are very important to all Children it helps them feel safe when there is a consistent and predictable routine in place, develop life skills and build healthy habits and stops parental stressFor toddlers and pre-schoolers, you could have routines for: getting ready in the morning. eating meals. spending time playing and talking together. reading books or telling stories. brush teeth having quiet time and going to bed at night. Inconsistency of routines can cause anxiety and frustration, which is often expressed in what adults perceive as challenging behaviour we have a some options to look at

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Price Match Guarantee

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We endeavour to keep our prices down as much as possible However there are times that we are unable to promote the most competitive price. if you find a cheaper price for the same identical item we will either price match it or try and reduce the price Please email us and we can provide a quote sales@funability.com.au

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How to Make an Outer Space Bedroom

Posted by Jack Wood on

How to Make an Outer Space Bedroom Ceiling. Paint the ceiling black or dark blue and attach plastic stars or star stickers that glow in the dark.  Walls. Paint your walls with chalkboard paint and use fluorescent chalk to make a changeable view from your imaginary spaceship windows.  Floor. A plain black or navy carpet gives the impression of floating in space. Rubber matting not only gives the illusion of walking a spaceship’s corridors, but also muffles sound and softens falls when kids are battling aliens or conquering new worlds. Cover wooden floors with throw rugs printed with planets or stars....

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How do fidget toys work?

Posted by Jack Wood on

Some people find that moving, spinning, or handling an object can help soothe or calm them. For example, those with a form of anxiety called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) find comfort in repetitive actions, such as twirling their hair or picking their cuticles. They use these repetitive behaviors to neutralize or counteract their obsessions and anxieties. However, although this response can provide immediate relief, it may not help with some of the symptoms of anxiety in the mid and long term. For example, exposure therapy is a common treatment for OCD that aims to expose a person to a situation that causes anxiety. This helps...

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Weighted Lap Blankets

Posted by Jack Wood on

Weighted lap pads are good for tactile defensiveness, proprioceptive input, and deep pressure for calming the nervous system. They can also improve your child's body awareness and prevents sensory meltdowns, tantrums and aggression. The pressure of weighted Lap Blankets puts your autonomic nervous system into “rest” mode, reducing some of the symptoms of anxiety, such as a quickened heart rate or breathing. This can provide an overall sense of calm. A good rule of thumb is to have a lap pad that is no more than 10% of your body weight.

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