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18/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Kareem 💚

At Playful Paediatrics, we recognise that Ramadan is a deeply meaningful month for many of the families we support.

Ramadan is a time of reflection, faith, generosity and connection. Many Muslim adults fast from dawn to sunset, evenings are often filled with prayer and family gatherings, and there’s a beautiful sense of community and giving.

For children, this can mean:
✨ Changes in routine
✨ Later bedtimes
✨ Different energy levels
✨ Big feelings
✨ Pride in family traditions
✨ Excitement about Eid

Why this matters…

During Ramadan, you might notice your child is a little more tired, less regulated, or needing a gentler pace. That’s okay. We meet children where they are always. Connection comes first.

For our Director and Principal Speechie, Holly, personally, this season holds deep respect and understanding. Before founding Playful Paediatrics, Holly worked in supported children and families in Saudi Arabia and Egypt years.

Working alongside families in these communities gave her firsthand insight into:
• The importance of faith and family rhythm
• Cultural humility in practice
• Adjusting expectations around energy and routine
• The richness of multilingual, multicultural homes
• The beauty of traditions that shape identity

That experience profoundly shaped the leadership of Playful Paediatrics today. It strengthened commitment to culturally responsive care and not just awareness, but genuine understanding and respect.

If Ramadan is part of your family’s story right now, please know:
💚 We honour it
💚 We will adjust with you
💚 We celebrate your child’s identity
💚 We are here to support your family in a way that feels safe and aligned

Wishing peace, reflection and connection to all observing this month. 🌙✨

FamilyCentredCare

15/02/2026

Rainy day? Play dough fun 🙌💚

There’s something magic about squishy hands and big imaginations. Play dough isn’t just sensory fun — it’s a communication playground.

Here’s our go-to no-cook play dough recipe (soft, stretchy, and perfect for little hands):

✨ 2 cups plain flour
✨ 2 tbsp vegetable oil (baby oil or coconut oil work too)
✨ 1/2 cup salt
✨ 2 tbsp cream of tartar
✨ 1–1.5 cups boiling water (add slowly)
✨ Gel food colouring (optional)
✨ A few drops of glycerine (for extra stretch & shine)
✨Add some essential oils for extra sensory element

Mix dry ingredients → add oil → slowly stir in boiling water → knead when cool enough.

Now the fun part… 💬

Try these communication strategies while you play:

🗣 Model, don’t quiz.
Instead of “What colour is that?” try
“I’m rolling the *blue* dough. It’s soooo long!”

⏸ Pause with purpose.
Hold the cutter and wait… give them space to request:
“Cut?” “Star?” “More?”

🔁 Expand their words.
Child: “Snake!”
You: “A long, wiggly green snake!”

🎭 Add pretend play.
Make birthday cakes, pizza shops, animal worlds. Pretend play = rich language opportunities.

🤲 Follow their lead.
Connection first. Words grow best when children feel seen, not tested.

Play is powerful.
Communication grows in moments like these. 💙

Save this recipe for your next therapy session or home play afternoon.

12/02/2026

When we invite toys and create little “scenes”, we’re building:

✨ Imagination
✨ Perspective-taking
✨ Storytelling skills
✨ Emotional language (“They’re waiting… They’re cold… They love the rain!”)

You don’t need fancy toys or structured activities. Just pause, notice what your child is doing, and join their idea. Add a thought. Add a feeling. Add a small problem to solve.
Connection first. Language follows. 💛

02/12/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring: Office Manager & Administrator All-Rounder Extraordinaire! 🌟
Hi everyone! 👋 Playful Paediatrics is looking for a warm, organised and dedicated person to join our team.

About the role:
As our Office Manager and Administrator All-Rounder, you’ll be the heartbeat of the clinic - ensuring our days flow seamlessly, our families feel supported, and our clinicians can focus on what they do best.

We’re looking for someone who:
• You’re organised, upbeat, proactive and love being the dependable go-to person in a busy, friendly environment.
• Brings warmth, patience and care for families

✨ Bonus (not essential): Interest or experience in child development or therapy services.

If you want to make a real difference and be part of something meaningful, apply here -

https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e9fa9dca8b53822&from=shareddesktop_copy

Feel free to message me with any questions - I am always happy to chat - or email me on holly@playfulpaediatrics.com.au
And please share if you know someone who’d be a great fit 💙

Playful Paediatrics - 94 Beaudesert Road Moorooka

22/10/2025

We had such a great day!! Thanks for having us!

02/10/2025

Not really sure what a Koala Party is or if it is your vibe?
Our Koala Party is for everyone! The idea came about by brain storming with Councillor Steve Griffiths about ways our club could contribute to our local community. Toohey Forest & , Griffith University are magical places right in our own backyard! As we all know there are Koala families residing right by us and we as community can play a massive part in keeping them and all our local flora and fauna safe.
So join us on Saturday 11th October to celebrate our neighbourhood, learn about ways we can help and have a whole bunch of fun in the process.

Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16ChWFSQ2c/

25/08/2025

✨ It’s Speech Pathology Week! ✨

At Playful Paediatrics, we’re celebrating how communication shapes every part of a child’s world — from making friends and building confidence, to feeling included, empowered, and independent.
Swipe through to explore each day’s theme and simple ways to support your child’s communication journey at home. 💬💙

Let’s connect, celebrate, and grow together!

24/08/2025

💙 Celebrating Speech Pathology Week

This week, we’re shining a light on the incredible Playful Paediatrics Speech Pathology Team — not just our speech pathologists, but also our amazing client care team and therapy assistants who keep everything running smoothly. ✨

Every role is vital in helping children and families feel supported, connected, and celebrated. 💬🌱

We’re grateful for the passion, care, and heart each person brings to our team — and for the families who trust us to be part of their journey. 💫

Here’s to teamwork, connection, and helping kids thrive! 💚

18/08/2025

Our amazing speechie, Coni, adds the secret ingredient to everyones day ☺️💚so much joy ✨

30/07/2025

✨ Tonight, our Director and Principal Speech Pathologist, Holly from Playful Paediatrics, teamed up with Jill, Occupational Therapist from Kids Matters, to deliver a free parent information evening at Yeronga Park Kindy! Parents were lucky to be joined by the amazing team of dedicated educators!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with local families and educators and share simple, practical strategies to support children’s development both at home and in early learning environments 💛

If you’re a kindy or childcare centre interested in hosting a parent info night or offering professional development for your educators through the Kindy Uplift program, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Contact Holly on 0460 830 304
📧 hello@playfulpaediatrics.com.au

A big thank you to the amazing team at for welcoming us so warmly, and a special shoutout to ot for continuing to support our mission of giving back and connecting to our amazing community!

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29/06/2025

🤝 It Takes a Team 💬 At Playful Paediatrics, we don’t believe in working alone—because supporting a child’s development takes a village. 🌿✨
From therapists and teachers to health professionals and families, when we collaborate, children thrive. And so do we. 💛

In our latest blog, Holly (our Director & Principal Speech Pathologist) shares why working together—behind the scenes, in team meetings, over social drinks, and through shared values—makes therapy more powerful, more human, and more sustainable.
Because collaboration doesn’t just benefit children—it fills our cup too. ☕️

Swipe through the carousel to explore how we: ✔️ Reduce the load on families ✔️ Create personalised supports ✔️ Coordinate with other professionals ✔️ Build genuine partnerships ✔️ Celebrate each other along the way

✨ Then dive deeper here: 👉 www.playfulpaediatrics.au/blog Look for “The Power of Staying Comnected: Why Teamwork Matters” 💻

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94 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka
Brisbane, QLD
4105

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+61460830304

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http://Www.playfulpaediatrics.com.au/

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