Children learn best when they feel safe, relaxed, and genuinely engaged — and play can be a powerful way to create that space. In this blog, Paediatric Occupational Therapist Bo O’Sullivan shares her experience training in LEGO®‑based therapy and why this evidence‑based, play‑centred approach can help children build social confidence, connection, and emotional regulation in a way that feels natural and low pressure.

Teenage girls are leaving sport at alarming rates in New Zealand and around the world. This article explores why so many girls disengage during adolescence, from puberty and confidence changes to social pressures and system barriers, and shares practical, evidence‑informed ways parents and whānau can support girls to stay active, confident and connected.