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Supporting attention and concentration

July 6, 2026

Our occupational therapists here at Cooee work with children and their families to support them to fulfill their occupational roles in their everyday life. For kids, occupational roles include being …

Why Listening Isn’t Always Easy and What’s Involved

June 29, 2026

We often expect children to “listen” or “pay attention” during structured times like story time or group learning. However, these skills are not simple or automatic. For many children, listening …

What’s happening around Brisbane June/July 2026

June 29, 2026

Brisbane School Holiday Activities for Families: Free and Low-Cost Ideas for Every Age School holidays can be exciting… but they can also feel long, expensive and overwhelming, especially when you’re …

Tips to help kids navigate a routine change in school holidays

June 24, 2026

Getting ready for the school holidays can be both exciting and challenging. The pressure of having to be somewhere is now pressure to adjust to a different routine and a …

Developing Language at Home

June 24, 2026

As Speech Pathologists, a large part of our role is working with families to provide recommendations that help parents and carers continue to support children’s language development at home. Here …

Why We Don’t “Wait and See” With Communication Concerns

June 8, 2026

Why We Don’t “Wait and See” With Communication Concerns One of the most common things parents hear when they are worried about their child’s communication is: “Let’s just wait and …

Is My Child a Late Talker? Signs, Support & Language Tips for Toddlers

June 1, 2026

Children who are Late to Talk Is My Child Late to Talk? First words are a very exciting part of your child’s development. However, it’s also very common for parents …

Supporting Multilingual Children: Practical Resources for Families, Educators, and Communities

May 25, 2026

Supporting Multilingual Children: Practical Resources for Families, Educators, and Communities Supporting children who are learning more than one language doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. With the right resources, families and …

What is Plurilingualism?

May 18, 2026

As a Speech Pathologist, when I first read the word ‘Plurilingualism’ I was very curious. At first, I thought it was just another word for ‘Multilingualism’ or multilingual language development. …

Our family speaks many languages… How do I help my child with their English skills?

May 11, 2026

Any child who can speak, sign and/or understand more than one language is considered ‘multilingual’. This can start to happen even if the child is around listening to these languages …