In recent years, there has been a shift back to classic wooden toys such as those of generations before us. With all the technological advances of today, why are parents choosing to go with old school toys? Simply, because they are better. Why Wooden Toys are Better Parents are often faced with the difficult decision…
Most people are unaware of cause and effect learning. It’s a cognitive process that helps infants make sense of the world, which is why it’s so important. Our little people are going to make their mark on this world. In some form or another, their actions are going to have an effect on other people,…
Valuable toddler activities that can really can make a difference to your child’s development include strengthening fine motor skills with pegs! One of the biggest issues educators are seeing with kids entering kindy is their lack of fine motor skills. This in turn, presents challenges when it comes to handwriting, cutting with scissors, tying shoes…
High contrast images for babies can have such a valuable impact on a baby’s development. From sight, cognitive and language development, you can provide an enriched environment for your baby to thrive from the day they are born. High Contrast Images for Babies The development of sensory pathways that are responsible for a child’s vision…
Problem solving is a valuable life skill. As a parent, I often have to consciously remind myself, that I am here to teach and guide my children. To remember, that in order to prepare my children for the big wide world, it is more benefical not “do it for them”. Problem Solving with your Toddler…
Image: https://www.pexels.com/search/parents%20/ Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links. We’re lucky to live in a part of the world where the school system is excellent. When our children leave school they know how to read and write. They know about history and religion and have their creative flair nurtured through art…
As a general rule, humans are social beings. We use communication to share information, express thoughts, values and needs with each other. This relationship begins from the moment we are born. An Introduction to Speech Development Newborn babies have different cries which is a unanimous form of communication. Most parents would be able to identify…
Peek a Boo! Peek a Boo! This is an exchange that has been played and loved by almost every parent and child I know. While it is fun and interactive, it is also a great game to play to build turn taking skills, communication skills and object permanence. What is Object Permanence? Object permanence is…
Image source Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate links No matter where you live in the world, there will be times the weather is too bad for the children to play outside. That does not mean they should stop being active though. Activity is good for both their mental and physical…
It has long been known that reading to our children offers so much more than just entertainment. Laying back with your child has been proven to improve their cognitive development, speech and language skills, and creativity. Furthermore, reading to your child not only opens up their world and awareness of endless possibilities but allows powerful…
Image Source. Licensed under Creative Commons. Looking after your kids’ teeth is important. By instilling good dental habits early, you can encourage your kids to look after their teeth as they grow up. Here are just 10 tips for looking after your kids’ teeth. Disclaimer: This is a collaborated post and may contain affiliate…
“Sharing is caring” Yes, this is true however it is also a learned skill that our toddlers need to develop over time. What is more important than teaching your toddler to share? Developmentally an average child should not be expected to share, understanding what it truly means until they are pre-school age. Rather than focusing…
It’s that nerve wracking time for many parents. Enrolments into Kindy have been completed. Now it’s the waiting game until the beginning of the next school year. Such a bittersweet isn’t it? Getting your child ready for kindy Getting their children ‘ready’ for their first day of formal schooling is a topic that has been…
(Written November 2016) I love my daughter, I really do however the last few months I have wondered if perhaps she has been possessed or had a body swap with a non human being of some type. Thats right, I have a three year old. How to survive a three year old At first I…
Having a late night scroll through social media and it is apparent that there are many parents out there desperate to reduce their child’s access to screens. I see parents asking how to get their children away from screens and seeking advice around what activities to distract their children with. Now I will admit that…
Emotions printables and DIY activities are a fun way to introduce your children to learning emotions. Learning how to regulate emotions can be overwhelming even for us adults. These activities are a gentle, effective, and fun way to begin exploring emotional regulation. Emotions Printables and Learning Emotions Activities Is your child struggling with their emotions?…
How does you child play with their toys? Parent Activity: Make a nice hot cup of tea or coffee, sit near by and watch your child play with their toys Our children are sensory learners. They are equipped and geared to learn by exploring, examining and experiencing. When children are participating in an activity, their…
One topic that often comes up amongst mummies when we are out and about is getting our love munchkins to eat their food. More often than not, if mummy was to prepare a lovely, healthy, well thought out, well assembled plate of quality nutrition, it seems that it is more common for our children to…
Whilst there is an ever growing pressure on our children to perform academically, there is so much for them to learn through unstructured, creative play. Learn and Grow with Creative Play Through creative play, your child will develop skills that will allow them to utilise information that they will learn in the classroom and put…
