Support for the everyday moments to help you and your child thrive.
Short, practical courses and free guides to support your little one’s development from our team at Western Kids Health. Centred in play and connection, developed by expert paediatric physios, OTs and speech pathologists, made by parents for parents. Learn what’s happening at each stage from birth to five, and simple, playful ways to grow together. You are the expert on your child. We’re here to walk alongside you.
Where is your child right now?
Pick a stage and we'll point you to the guides and courses that fit best. There's no rush, and no single right path.
Free Resources
A friendly place to begin. Download a guide or join a free email series, and get to know your child's stage with no pressure.
Baby Milestone Guide
0 to 12 monthsKnow what to look for in your baby's first year, and when to simply relax and enjoy the stage.
Toddler Milestone Guide
12 months to 3 yearsA simple checklist of what is typical across the busy toddler years.
Baby Play Academy
Short, self paced courses for your baby's first year. Each one focuses on a single stage, with connection, fun and practical play you can start today.
Newborn Play & Development
Learn how to support your baby's development from the very beginning - includes early tummy time.
Tummy Time & Rolling
Playful, everyday ways to make tummy time fun and help your baby discover rolling in their own time.
Sitting & Crawling
Set up your space and follow your baby's lead as they start to crawl and explore.
First Steps
What is really happening as your baby learns to pull up, cruise and take those first steps.
First Words
The everyday moments that build early communication and your baby's very first words.
Babies in Braces
Reassuring, practical support for play, sleep and daily care while your baby is in a brace or harness.
Premmie Baby Support
Gentle ways to support your premature baby after coming home from the NICU.
Hi, I'm Nicole, a paediatric physio and a parent, too.
I created Western Kids Health's parent learning to put clear, evidence-based, genuinely reassuring support in the hands of families — not just clinics. Everything here is the same advice I give the parents I see every week.
But it's not just me! I have my amazing and HIGHLY experienced team. Amelia, Senior Speechie, Staci & Katie, Senior OTs and Erin, Senior Physio contribute SO much to each course and play ideas, even leading a few courses - because coming together means you get the BEST support.
No jargon, no pressure, and no "shoulds". Just what's happening at each stage, and simple ways to play and grow together.
Gentle, practical, and on your side
These courses are here to educate and support. They are general education for parents and do not replace individual advice from your own health professional.
Family centred
You know your child best. Everything here is built to support you, not replace your instincts.
Strengths based
We start from what your child can already do and build gently from there.
Education first
Clear, practical learning that makes tricky ideas simple, with real, everyday examples.
Grounded in evidence
Created by a paediatric physiotherapist, informed by the Circle of Security approach.
