What you need for back to school
You seem to need so much stuff to go to school – stationery, uniforms, school bag, library bag, sports bag, lunchboxes… I’m out of breath just reading that. Then you need to label it and cover it to ensure that Little-Mister-Grown-Up doesn’t lose it in week one. With so much to do – and so little time […]
10 awesome books for children aged 3-5 years
Reading to preschoolers plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding something that will be a hit with your children can prove a bewildering and frustrating experience. To help first-time parents navigate the aisles of bookshops and libraries, we have compiled this “classic […]
The ultimate five crafts for kids with household items only
I don’t know about you, but I get a little dismayed when I come across crafts for kids such as the chicken below … Sure, it looks easy to some, but to the crafty-challenged such as myself, I am very put off by seeing something like this. I couldn’t even replicate that myself, let alone […]
Schooling and education in Australia
It might seem like a long time before you have to enrol your little one in school, but it pays to be prepared. How old do they have to be before starting BIG school? What is their first prep year called? What are the cut-off dates? Leaving it to the last minute can cause unnecessary […]
LEGO DUPLO is for all ages – even mine!
There’s no sweeter sound than that of my three children playing happily and quietly together. I certainly don’t hear it very often. There are very few toys in my house that will safely engage and occupy a four-year-old, a two-year-old and a 10-month-old all at the same time. Without fights. The toy that WILL do […]
Is my child gifted?
A gifted child is not a 3 year old who invents relativity. The common myth of a gifted child is unrealistic and may do harm because it prevents so many people from accepting “giftedness” in gifted children they meet. So, if a gifted child isn’t one who toddles about in nappies composing symphonies and inventing […]
5 easy ways to build your toddler’s vocabulary
It’s an exciting time in their development and you want to expose them to a language-rich world. But how do you build a child’s vocabulary? Here are my top teacher tips!
4 ways to learn to count with LEGO DUPLO
Here are some games that will help your child to better understand numbers and counting – while playing with the LEGO DUPLO Number Train …
3 ways to help your kids transition to childcare
Whether you’re returning to work or just wanting to find a few hours for yourself each week, starting your little one at childcare marks the beginning of a new and exciting stage for both of you. Like any transition is will come with its challenges, so here are three things you can do to help make the process a little easier.