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 […]
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 , […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]