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Awakind Journal

Awakind is always striving to be more and offer more. With that we bring you the Awakind Journal, a collection of our volunteer efforts, parenting tricks and tips, helpful lists and ideas. We hope this adds to your experience when you visit our website and that you stay tuned for more articles along the way.

A day in the life...

A day in the life...

October 15, 2022 5 min read

Natashia, mum of two children with special needs and sensory challenges gives us a window into her world, sharing what a typical day is like juggling the various family needs. In honour of Sensory Awareness month, Natashia shares her story with us in the hope to build more support and understanding for parents of children with special needs and particularly sensory challenges.

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Sensory Processing Awareness Month

Sensory Processing Awareness Month

October 07, 2022 5 min read

People often ask me how do I make Awakind clothing so comfortable. My inspiration has come from my family's first hand experience with sensory sensitivity. What is sensory sensitivity, sensory difficulty or sensory processing disorder? Have a read of this article to learn more and have your questions answered by an Occupational Therapist who specialises in this topic.
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Mindful practices with the kids these school holidays

Mindful practices with the kids these school holidays

September 26, 2022 5 min read

School holidays have started and I find myself once again trying to find creative ways to keep the kids off their digital devices. These holidays I decided to pull from my own personal goals and think about how I could encourage the practice of mindfulness with the kids. So I’ve compiled a list of my top 6 activities to do with the kids to get them into the groove of practising mindfulness. 

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Inclusion Matters - In support of World Down Syndrome Day

Inclusion Matters - In support of World Down Syndrome Day

March 21, 2022 4 min read 1 Comment

I have a crystal clear memory of getting on a train once with my brother when I was about 12 years old – that somewhat awkward stage of growing up where I was old enough to take notice of the world around me but not yet sure how to navigate its challenges.  Sitting opposite us was a middle-aged couple, dressed ready for the day and chatting quietly amongst themselves...
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How do we support our kids when the world is having a tough time?

How do we support our kids when the world is having a tough time?

March 10, 2022 3 min read 1 Comment

The world is really tough right now. This week we discuss tips for ways to help the whole family deal with the heightened worry and anxiety of living with events such as wars and floods.

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Sleep tips for kids

Back To School Sleep Tips for Kids

January 20, 2022 5 min read

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Reasons to Love Bamboo

Reasons to Love Bamboo

June 15, 2021 2 min read

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Australian Made Week

Australian Made Week

May 28, 2021 2 min read

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5 Morning Practices for a Happier Day

5 Morning Practices for a Happier Day

May 14, 2021 3 min read

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50 Acts of Kindness for Kids

50 Acts of Kindness for Kids

April 01, 2021 2 min read

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