Five ways to teach your preschooler about where food comes from March 02, 2019Alana Elliott I was shocked to learn that a recent poll from a popular supermarket chain revealed that 41% of children under the age of eight didn't know that eggs came from chickens!...
bake believe puts the ease & belief back into homemade baking! January 18, 2019Guest Blogger4 comments As soon as we saw Fiona's bake believe cake kits, we knew we needed them in our lives! Fiona's DIY Cake Kits make birthday cake making a magical time to share...
Mummy Revival - find yourself after Motherhood January 10, 2019Guest Blogger Stacey Lapira is the gorgeous face behind Mummy Revival. Her aim is to empower mums to regain control of their health and fitness after having their children. She offers advice on how...
Free Checklist! August 14, 2018Melissa Smith A good transition into school can set your child up for a love of learning. Download our Free School Readiness Checklist to ensure your child gets the best possible start...
20+ Ways to Protect Your Family From Burns June 17, 2018Alana Elliott Severe burns and scalds can be extremely devastating to a child and their family, often requiring multiple hospital visits and leaving lifelong scarring. Most of these injuries are preventable. Is...
The value of Art for children with Autism May 29, 2018Guest Blogger Over the years the importance of art has become more apparent, allowing a person with autism to use art to express their emotions can be very beneficial overall. It is...
Gross Motor Activities for Kids May 24, 2018Guest Blogger Children tend to avoid activities that they find challenging or activities which make them feel nervous. So he avoided outdoor gross motor activities and equipment which challenged his balance. Does this...
Understanding Naughty Behaviour May 21, 2018Guest Blogger It breaks my heart to hear young children labelled as ‘disruptive’, ‘naughty’ but when I do basic reflex testing in front of the teacher we can both see that this...
Open ended play experiences and how you can create this type of type of play in the home. March 05, 2018Guest Blogger2 comments We are so happy to introduce our guest blogger, Erin from Celebrate Play. Erin is a Mum, wife, Early Childhood and Primary School teacher and the Founder of celebrateplay -...
The Developmental Benefits of Threading February 13, 2018Melissa Smith9232 comments Threading with beads is the perfect activity for developing fine motor skills in young children. It increases concentration span, develops thinking skills, encourages the use of the pincer grasp between the thumb and...
Role Play: more than play January 29, 2018Melissa Smith Dramatic play teaches children social skills, new vocabulary and develops communication techniques in a real and relevant setting that they can understand. When children take on characters they are learning about roles, responsibilities and relationships.
Why is art so important for kids? January 16, 2018Melissa Smith The value of a child’s creativity is not in the final product but in the time, effort and process that it took to get there. Children are naturally creative, inquisitive and willing to explore...