Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks: Language Begins at Birth- Simple Ways to Read and Connect with Your Little One

Language Begins at Birth: Simple Ways to Read and Connect with Your Little One

This free webinar in the Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks series will help you discover how reading with your baby or toddler builds language skills and deepens connection from the very beginning. This short, practical session is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to make book sharing fun, easy, and meaningful.

What you'll learn:

📚 How book sharing can be fun and a rich learning experience

💡 Ideas and strategies to try during reading time

🧸 What book sharing looks like at different ages

🤔 Tips if your little one isn’t into books yet

📖 Book recommendations to get you started

Please join us for this insightful webinar presented by Kathryn Morrison, Speech Pathologist with the Western Kids Health Team on:

📆 Wednesday, 24 September

⏰ 11am

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Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks: Helping your little one with toileting and independence

Helping Your Little One with Toileting and Independence

This free webinar in the Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks series explores helping your little one with toileting independence. It will cover:

🧻 Understanding the Journey: Learn what toileting readiness can look like for children.

🧻 Toilet Training Tips That Work: Discover gentle, consistent approaches to toilet training that build confidence and preparedness for both you and your child.

🧻 Practical Support for Everyday Life: Explore simple, real-world strategies to manage setbacks, encourage routine, and make toileting part of your family’s daily rhythm.

Please join us for this insightful webinar presented by Karina Caldwell, continence physiotherapist with the Western Kids Health Team on:

📆 Thursday, 7 August

⏰ 1pm

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Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks: Fussy Eating in Toddlerhood

This free webinar in the Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks series explores why toddlers are often fussy eaters and offers practical tips to support:

🥣 healthy eating habits

🥣 reduce mealtime stress

🥣 encourage a positive food environment

Please join us for this insightful webinar presented by Brooke Penny, Dietician with the Western Kids Health Feeding Clinic on:

📆 Wednesday, 23 July

⏰ 10am

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Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks: Sensory Sparks

Sensory Sparks: Igniting your Child's Exploration of the World
A practical and informative webinar to help families support their child’s sensory development through everyday experiences.

  • Understand the sensory system and how children process sensory information in different ways

  • Discover how sensory play supports development, learning, and regulation

  • Learn practical strategies to build meaningful sensory experiences into daily routines and support your child’s unique preferences

Presented by Staci Grant (Early Intervention Occupational Therapist) from Western Kids Health.

⏰ 1pm

📆 24 June

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Little Hands, Big Minds

Supporting Fine Motor & Thinking Skills Through Play

The next webinar in our Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks series is being co-hosted by Staci Grant (Occupational Therapist) and Kathryn Monaco (Educational & Developmental Psychologist)  on April 15th at 12.30pm. Staci and Kathryn are both part of the team at Western Kids Health and will cover information including:

  • How do kids build their brains and hands through play?

  • What are fine motor or hand skills?

  • What are cognitive skills? 

  • Practical ideas for play 

Please submit your questions and register your attendance.

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