Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Crawling and creeping form an important part of the natural sequence of development, providing strong neurological foundations for many of the skills needed for later learning. By providing our babies with […]
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Written by Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Having completed a couple of years of GymbaROO-KindyROO parents may wonder if there is value in carrying on with their three and four-year-old. The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’! […]
Written by Dr Tessa Grigg Welcome to 2022 and all the new possibilities of a new year. How exciting for families to be back at GymbaROO-KindyROO. We are really keen for all that moving, learning and shining to be back […]
Written by Marianne Schriever and Dr Tessa Grigg Is the art of conversation still relevant while living in a tech-savy world? We only need to travel on public transport to see how many people are engaged with their phones. […]
Written by Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings At GymbaROO, parent education has always been a primary focus. New research is indicating that, not only is actively supporting the earliest years of brain development vital, but also that our changing […]
Written by Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Children can be found wrestling each other, playing chasing or imitating fighting. Who can remember pillow fighting with siblings? We can! What is the role of ‘rough and tumble’ play? Why is […]
Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Many parents may be unaware that the W-sitting position – where the child’s lower legs are extended out to the sides of the thighs – may have long term detrimental effects on a […]
By Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg Baby massage has been practised in many countries and cultures for centuries and for good reason. It uses many of the senses making it a well-rounded sensory experience for your baby. Research studies […]
By Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Many of our earliest memories feature us curling up next to our parents and listening to them read our favourite book. It is a strong sensory experience – being close to a person […]
Authors: Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Babies are born with very little sense of their own body. Sensory- motor activities help them learn. They do not know where their bodies end or begin. Each touch and movement sends messages […]