Tag Archives: childhood

In the heart of our busy cities and suburbs, there’s a magical space where our little ones can unleash their creativity in bold, bright, beautiful colours. Our footpaths offer a remarkable canvas where children’s creativity can run wild and free…. Continue Reading >

In the magical realm of childhood, where every day is an adventure, children are like little sponges, soaking up the world’s wonders. They’re bursting with energy and enthusiasm, and their boundless creativity knows no limits. With a rainbow of colours,… Continue Reading >

Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg In the past few years there have been lots of media articles warning us about the escalating numbers of children who are inactive, overweight and risk long-term health problems. Furthermore, children who are… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Music Beat   Throughout history, music has been a useful teaching tool to support children’s learning and development. For thousands of years, the creation of music has helped children develop social, emotional, cognitive and… Continue Reading >

Did you have a childhood haunt? A place to play, imagine, dream and adventure in on your own terms as a child. Looking back I realise I had a number of them. The dappled shade in our garden between the… Continue Reading >

Exercise is important for long-term health and development among childhood and adolescent cancer survivors. Cancer treatments are often accompanied by several late-adverse effects (LAE), which have the potential to contribute to the development of chronic diseases. Common LAE can include… Continue Reading >

by Michelle Derrig   Trigger warning: This article focuses on the topic of childhood sexual abuse which may be triggering for some readers.   Talking about childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is of course, a very overwhelming and unpleasant task. So,… Continue Reading >

Have you found yourself frustrated with the seeming addiction your son or daughter has to their mobile device or gaming console?  Do you feel like you are somehow letting your child down by allowing them to spend so much time… Continue Reading >

School can be a slog – there’s no doubt about that. It’s a place where great memories and lifelong friendships are forged, both inside and outside the classroom, but it has its fair share of natural negativity too with the… Continue Reading >

  Our earliest experiences in childhood form the foundation of who we become in adulthood. Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5? During this time, a child’s neural pathways are formed based on their… Continue Reading >