Parenting

5 April, 2021

Home safety precautions

Did you know that half of all childhood accidents happen in the home? That is quite a sobering and scary statistic, don’t you think?. It’s not all doom and […]
9 April, 2020

Baby bathing and nappy change essentials

When preparing for a baby it may seem like with all the products and items we almost need a truck to carry all the things. Of course that is […]
9 March, 2020

The art of top & tailing

Whilst keeping your baby clean is key to maintaining their health it is not imperative that you bathe your baby everyday. Newborns don’t need to be bathed everyday , […]
9 February, 2020

Transitions

Transitions in early childhood are important. Some are routines are predictable. They are consistent and generally have familiar timing such as mealtimes and bed times. Some routines are unpredictable […]
12 January, 2020

Regulations

The Early Childhood Industry has seen many changes to regulations that govern the sector. There have been reforms, updates, strategies, frameworks, standards, new legislation not to mention a commission inquiry or […]
11 January, 2020

Occasional care

Occasional Care is a unique child care service that supports families by providing flexible care for children from birth to school age. Occasional Care is care provided for short […]
11 January, 2020

D.I.Y head massage

It is easy to get caught up in the moment of busyness of caring for children and we tend to neglect our own health and well being. Taking time […]
11 January, 2020

Factors that affect the immune system

Often when we become a parent we are so busy with our little one that we sometimes forget to take time for ourselves or fail to look after ourselves […]
11 January, 2020

Shopping with kids

Shopping with kids can sometimes make us cringe at the thought and it can often be exhausting and stressful. Shopping provides many learning opportunities. The best way to keep […]
11 January, 2020

Biting

Biting is a common childhood behaviour. Whilst we can all agree that a child who bites is not a pleasant component of childhood, it is a common one. A […]
10 January, 2020

When a child may need a speech therapist?

A child may need to see a speech therapist for many reasons. It may not be what we typically think in terms of stuttering and lisp. A speech therapists […]
10 January, 2020

What causes tantrums

As adults we often have a negative connotation regarding tantrums but tantrums are an inevitable part of childhood as a child tries to deal with their every changing world. […]
10 January, 2020

Respect

A child is learning about their world and their place within it. Modelling respectful behaviour assists a child to understand and learn respect. Embedding respect within the environment with […]
9 January, 2020

Minimum standards for baby products

Whether you are a first time parent looking to purchase items for your impending new arrival, updating nursery items or buying products as a gift it is important to […]
9 January, 2020

Buying for the new baby

You are about to welcome the arrival of your first baby. It is such an exciting time. It also is a time of many decisions and purchases. While preparing […]
9 January, 2020

Rewards and Punishments method

Behaviour management during the early years can be tough, it can be trying. The key is consistency of approach. Sometimes you may be pushed to the limit or find […]
9 January, 2020

Parenting Styles

Let’s start by saying there is no one size pits all for parenting. There is no right (or typically wrong) way to parent. Whilst there may seem to be […]
9 January, 2020

Hair cuts

We as adults may enjoy a trip to the hairdresser but this is not always the case for a child. It is important to bear in mind that for […]
9 January, 2020

Baby teeth

When do baby’s teeth come in? Did you know that a baby is actually born with around 20 baby teeth. They generally tend to start to come through the […]
6 January, 2020

Behaviour reward charts

There are many tools and strategies in relation to behaviour management. One tool often used is the reward chart. Is there a place for behaviour or reward charts in […]
6 January, 2020

Positive behaviour guidance

Connecting with children and engaging positive approaches to guiding children’s behaviours is key to addressing the behaviour. It also facilitates positive relationships, builds self esteem and can lead to […]
5 January, 2020

Types of child restraints

Where do you start when they are over 200+ varieties of car restraints available on the market? First and foremost is to ensure that whichever car restraint you decide […]
5 January, 2020

Adult role in play

Given that play is such a powerful element of a child’s development understanding our role as the adult in child’s play is critical in promoting play and embracing the […]
10 December, 2019

Travel insurance

With more and more families travelling overseas for holidays travel insurance is a more common consideration when travelling. And it needs to be one of the first considerations when […]
10 December, 2019

Promoting child safety

It is vital we teach our children about safety. We need to move away from old terminologies such as stranger danger. We need to help our children learn about personal safety. A […]
10 December, 2019

Physical growth development

Physical development can be divided into two areas. Growth and development. Growth and development are intrinsically linked. The development of physical skills is dependent on their growth for example the […]
10 December, 2019

Childhood fears and anxiety

Fears in childhood are actually quite common. What a child feels afraid of can grow and change with the child. Adults can play a role in helping children feel […]
16 November, 2019

Jolly jumpers

Jolly jumpers have parents and experts divided. They are not often recommended by child safety experts. It is advised to not to use for them for long periods at […]
16 November, 2019

First few weeks at school

Starting school is a big change for your child. Understanding and helping your child adjust and handle all the feelings associated with starting school can help reduce their stress […]
13 November, 2019

Interviewing a nanny

Are you interviewing a nanny? Regardless of whether you have advertised or gone through an agency to find potential nanny candidates there will come the time when you will […]
11 November, 2019

Travelling safely with kids

while it all may seem a bit much....we think it is a good idea to be prepared for all eventualities so like the saying goes
10 November, 2019

Gardners multiple intelligences

Howard Gardner an American Harvard developmental psychologist best-known for this theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner’s theory had the most impact and was particularly relevant in the education field where […]
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