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Did you know that up to 95% of a child’s brain has developed by the age of 5 years?
The Early Years of life set the foundations for lifelong health and well-being. During the early stage of life, toddlers’ and preschoolers’ brains develop faster than at any other time in their lives, undergoing significant advancement and forming neural pathways that will affect their cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities throughout their lifetime.
External experiences can profoundly impact neural plasticity and development throughout these critical years. For this reason, its essential children’s life experiences are positive for their mental and physical growth to help support continuing health and well-being.
To help, we have created an Early Years Guide as a resource to support and educate parents, carers and wider families through expert information and advice.
We have spotlighted Kiddipedia’s partners, leading experts and thought leaders to deliver supportive messages to help you be the best parent you can be.
This guide will also provide parents, friends and families with leading products and services that help promote healthy development.
The guide aims to help and make a difference; I hope it does that for you.
Much love,
Inside the FREE Early Years Guide you will find:
- Key messages from Australia’s Leading Children’s Organisations
- Informative articles from Kiddipedia’s Subject Matter Experts
- Inspirational Gift Ideas for your little one
- A spectacular selection of Australia’s greatest products for Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Helpful Parenting Resources
Advocacy Collaborations:
Featured Brands:
Take a peek at our fabulous contributors:
Informative Articles
Starting Blocks
Starting Blocks is a government website providing parents with trusted information about early childhood education and care to help them make the best choice for their children and family. It provides a range of resources on child development, types of child care, quality ratings, and other information. It is an initiative of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). ACECQA is an independent national authority that assists governments in implementing the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care.
Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg: Kindy GymbaROO & KindyROO
Dr Tessa Grigg, (PhD, Dip Tchng)
Tessa is the Research and Education Manager at Toddler Kindy GymbaROO and KindyROO, a part-time lecturer at the University of Canterbury, NZ, a teacher and producer of children’s music.
Dr Jane Williams, (PhD, RNPaeds)
Jane is a Director at Toddler Kindy GymbaROO & KindyROO, and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Nursing, Nutrition and Midwifery, James Cook University.
Early Start Australia
Early Start Australia is a national organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children, young adults and families. With a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists they focus on supporting clients (and their families) to develop language, motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills, and provide therapy supports for children with developmental delay or disability, including autism spectrum disorder.
Spectacular Products
Number Blocks
Numberblocks are friendly, educational characters from a popular TV show. They teach fundamental math concepts in a fun way, with each character representing a number and constructed from matching blocks. Colorful animations bring them to life, showcasing how numbers interact and combine. Through adventures, Numberblocks teach counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, making math enjoyable for kids and fostering problem-solving skills.
Jellystone Designs
Jellystone Designs is a leading innovator in safe, functional silicone teethers, toys, and chew pendants. As Australia’s premier chew designer, they prioritise engaging children’s senses and promoting exploration. Their range includes sensory toys, calm down bottles, and a Small World Play Range, supporting sensory development and imaginative play. Collaboration with experts ensures safety and benefits for babies and children globally, fostering enjoyable exploration, sensory development, and imaginative play.
Educational Insights
Established in 1962, Educational Insights offers educational toys and games that spark children’s curiosity. Developed by educators, parents, and play experts, their products introduce new interests and foster limitless possibilities. Based in Sunny SoCal, they prioritize innovation, creating unique toys, learning games, and classroom tools. With over 50 years of experience, they champion curiosity, creativity, and good sportsmanship, ensuring joy and satisfying children’s natural curiosity.
