Tag Archives: benefits

Dads often get praised for regular parenting (just a bit patronising!) or they get portrayed as goofy and rather unhelpful – think Peppa’s Daddy Pig! So how can we promote positive fathering and the benefits of fatherhood? Simply acknowledging dads… Continue Reading >

By Kelly Martin, Certified Infant and Young Child Sleep Consultant   A tale as old as time would have to be “it takes a village” to raise a child. We’ve heard it. We’ve seen it. And for many of us,… Continue Reading >

by Dr Sally Gillespie   If we want our children to thrive through their education there is no better activity to do than take children out of the constraints of stuffy cramped classrooms into the natural world. Outdoor learning provides… Continue Reading >

Enriching your child’s free time with performance and play By Heidi Manche, Founder of Room to Play Kids and Teens Studio   It’s nearing June…which means the countdown is on until the winter school holidays. And this of course comes… Continue Reading >

by Jen Dugard   In the 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity During Pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women should aim to get at least 150mins per week of moderate-intensity activity per week to achieve clinically meaningful health benefits… Continue Reading >

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a cubby house. It’s a place where imaginations run wild, and creativity knows no bounds. Children step into their own make-believe world, where they can be whoever they want to be. The possibilities… Continue Reading >

At what age should you start to read with baby? As soon as I found out I was pregnant I rushed out and bought a box set of Beatrix Potter stories. Throughout my pregnancy I read those and other books… Continue Reading >

Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids moving? Look no further than the trampoline! Not only is bouncing on a trampoline a blast for young children, but it also offers a range of physical and mental… Continue Reading >

By Dr Kaylene Henderson   The decision about whether to send your child to childcare is often accompanied by a wave of mixed emotions – nervousness, relief and that all-familiar guilt, just to name a few. After all, you’re planning… Continue Reading >

Close your eyes and picture a beautiful, sunny day outside. The warm sun is shining down on your backyard, the birds are chirping, and your children are running around, giggling and playing. Suddenly, they spot a sandpit and water table… Continue Reading >